If we can't buy 2nds, we just buy more low balance 1sts.There are data service providers, such as DistressedPro.com that can give you some more color on what product is currently in the marketplace (and who owns it).Best,Dave

Realtor.com has a lot of data on rent cost and housing prices. - What driving factors should I take into account when l'm looking for an up n' coming hot markets?

@Jeremy Werden Hi Jeremy, I have a question regarding BNB Calc data vs.

While I’ve recently joined Intero Real Estate in Fremont, I bring a data-driven, analytical approach to real estate, thanks to my engineering and project management background.Over the years, I’ve lived in various parts of the Bay Area and have developed deep knowledge of local neighborhoods, schools, and market trends.

On crime data websites, it leans to D Class.2.

This will give you an idea of where you can be priced at with factual data rather than guessing a 3%. 3% could be sufficient but the data will help you be confident in your decision. 

Also, never listen to the sales people on their saving projection, I've yet see someone who does a good job of data analytics to truly project it correctly.

A lot of the data you are looking at in terms of what homes rent for down here are not accurate btw.

To be safe, consider starting with standard percentages or slightly reduced figures until you have reliable data on the property’s performance.

I dont know the area, or the county for that matter, whatsoever.I did some preliminary due diligence on Clinton, including 5-year population trends, demographics, rental rates published, and some other region-specific data.