Google maps is showing that (the area I'm looking at) is only 25 min from downtown Raleigh.Redfin "market insights" show that the Wendell home prices per square foot have risen 12% since last year (not sure if this is trustworthy data)...I can't find year-over-year info about unemployment.In other news, Wendell Falls is still developing (commercial and residential properties) and a charter school is said to be coming to Wendell Falls...Thoughts?

My goal for next year is to try and get involved in the chamber or at least put my .02 on development etc - whomever the city and county planners for the past 2-3 decades have been should be crucified and never allowed to work in those roles again. 

The various calculator are a fantastic resource which I've been using to try analyse a bunch of deals to develop my own knowledge and experience.I've been struggling to quickly and accurately estimate the Variable Landlord-Paid Expenses for rental properties. 

I do know that the debt is the total of all loans, first and seconds from some of the other title reports that clearly identified all the loans by numbers and original amounts.

For example, if you made $200,000 from a sale of a home you can select a product in the identified market and then create an LLC (required) and then specifically identify that property as your OFZ property and ''park' your money there. 

Identify where the hatch is or was, make sure it's sealed and nothing is getting in, and you'll be fine.

Good investors specialize in identifying good real estate.

Partner with  a developer or call around to tenant rep brokers for a highest and best use report for the land.

Don't waste your time trying to develop and setup your own. 

Develop networks.