I'm keeping my fingers crossed in a big way that the Melody Parks development on the far east side will include major retailers like Target etc. 

Also seen the opposite where decent lot, decent price, looked clean, but when I got there must have been $100,000 in cleanup needed with all kind of trash and junk on that lot.I've never been to Harris county auction, but from what I understand they have multiple auctions and maybe even different locations depending on the precinct, so know where to go if you can.At one time there was a lady that would offer orientations at Harris county maybe 1 hour before the auction starts.When you are ready to bid, know how to pay. 

For as long as I can snag deals like this - https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/1193019-says-...And I know that you guys have similar numbers in Detroit, I couldn't care less about the "keyboard cowboy" data.Virtual $ex with Jenna (Old Playstation game and sorry ladies) is different to real life.Same as the online stats, demographics and data...They don't/can't show the real life micro economic data of tertiary cities.Well, they can but they aren't accurate just like Zillow isn't in my market.Micro is very different to MacroJust my 2 Aussie centsPeace, I'm out 🤠

Finger Lakes?

I'll be out here building a portfolio and helping people out of tough situations while you sit there with your fingers crossed rooting for it.

@Crystal Alleyne-love meeting other boss ladies! 

Not a bad place to be actually but as far as passing on the business doubtful the kids will work their fingers to the bone as their parents did and will just let it slip away and spend on whatever.

What's missing from much of this discussion is a real understanding of what the property is, ten acres in the heart of upstate New York Finger Lakes wine country, the desirability of that property as a vacation property on the one hand and the value of it as a vineyard on the other, and how local government (especially Yates County) is systematically trying to fight against the encroachment of moneyed OOS vacation-home buyers/STR operators  in the area.This is not some bland normal place where normal people live and operate.

I asked about a recent deal, and he was proud to tell me he’s just in the middle of his first.A local RE broker found an “old lady” who owned her home free and clear but with $83k in back taxes owed.

The next day I decide to go to the mobile home to meet the lady and to inquire about the home.