Much better, the SE give you better credit that way for new content4) The conversion rate from visitor to sign ups is about 10%.

To me there are 2 different type of real estate websites and they both have their pros and cons:1) Brand image/blog - This type of site doesn't directly generate business per se but it helps build your local brand.

This goes for you and any other Chicago investor thats into the profit possiblilites of the Chicago SE side but have concerns of safety in dealing with these areas.

In SE Michigan housing is tied pretty tight to the auto industry.  

My cash offer was accepted on a 3/1 in SE Michigan and I was thinking about using a hard money lender to finance the deal.

Normally the cash flow is not there like projected, it is older property, tons of potential repairs, no depreciation left per se because of age and nearly no tax benefits.

It seems to me you get to deduct losses in full traded against SE tax on ordinary income and no 1031 exchanges if you are a dealer/professional.

have always had a soft spot for NL (and SE CT in general).

The SE has some great markets (the Carolinas, Georgia).

I think our numbers in SE Florida are approaching yours in Colorado, i.e., too rich.