It was incredibly frustrating because the law does not specify how invoices have to be sent she basically just added her own rules after the fact that investors somehow should magically know through osmosis I guess.) 

It seems that networking and asking around at local venues are the meat and potatoes of finding a pulse for a neighborhood’s current and future Supply and Demand.Are there any other strategies and tips for staying updated with future city/business development plans, new market trends, etc?

Small potatoes :)

., stop messing around with small potatoes and focus on larger MFR properties.

I doubt it would bring millions in a auction--but maybe with a potato???

@Lisa Maturo, ever played musical chairs or hot potato?  

Thanks @Russell Brazil for that HUD PDF link... first time i've seen / read that - the meat and potatoes of the message is at teh bottom of page 2, top of page three.   

So asking for general back of the napkin averages will not get you far and neither will using the 70% "guideline" (its NOT a rule) for all your offers.You want meat and potatoes, here it is but it requires work and effort: GO to your local title rep and have them pull all the cash closed transactions in your market area where the buyer was an entity.

With my 8 plex deal, it was huuuuuge to me, but it was small potatoes to the seller.

Leftover (beer, mustard, catsup, bread, potatoes, cheese, cold cuts, mayo, ramen, cooking oil, canned goods, spaghetti, frozen foods, etc.)