Vanessa I can help translate if you haven't found anybody.

Always difficult to directly translate to value but I think it  is worth it.Also agree with other responses that I would avoid late/non-payers as well as those that are pains in the back side (for me only 2 out of 44). 

So what you think looks okay in real life does not always translate onto "film".

Things like tax sales and mobile homes...didn't translate as well.My local market (Scranton PA) is a good one, because i can generate 15-22% cap rates in my sleep, allowing me to split profits with them and therefore do no-fee investing.  

I have a desire to work with and for others which I feel can translate very well into the real estate investment market.

I swore off the Big Banks in 2009 when, as a Chase mortgage customer looking to move to Georgia for a job relocation and looking into a new mortgage loan, was told by Chase "Oh, why don't you call Quicken Loans" (Translation: Drop Dead).  

Plus, if it's in the county - translate rural, there is generally no code enforcement, permitting or inspection.With that said, if you're dealing with a flat roof, or even a section of the roof, there's no asphalt shingle that should have ever been applied to it.  

On a 10% cap, that translates to $6,000 increased value.  

Translate your fears and apprehension into excitement about upcoming success!

This then translates into even more benefits of reduced risk and potential cash out to invest in even more property.My experience is that investing in evolving markets is a good way to go no matter what level of investment you plan to make, so take the time to understand the market you are investing in.