.) - the two obvious metrics are total portfolio value and annual ROI.I have been investing in Milwaukee for 15 years now, a market known for cheap cash flow properties (and yes, they are fool's gold) and I basically buy the highest property quality that I can get to at least break even in year one.

PrivateMoney.com is a lead generation service.They turn around and sell your infomation to guys like me for around 100 bucks a lead."

I had to use one in NYC when on vacation there one time and they charged 350.00 bucks and I was outraged,, but for me that does 4 to 10 closings a month as a seller it adds up to real money :)Not sure what the on line one charges because same thing this was with chicago title and I did not pay for it since we do a ton of closings with them they accomodate my stingy streak :)

Alternatively, there are areas where you can get more bang for your buck and cashflow such as Lowell, Manchester NH, Worcester, New Bedford, and I'm sure plenty more.

Milwaukee gets a little warmer in the summer than Seattle, but we have AC on 100% of our properties.

It costs maybe 25-50 bucks per month and the servicing company will provide all of the required documentation for their new lender. 

This is one of those questions where paying a few bucks for professional advice might save you thousands later. 

If it were my kids and there was bad water I would own you right now and take it to court versus fighting you over 700 bucks and then have the judge throw down a harsher punishment.

In Milwaukee, I'd need 2 exits from the attic and 50% of the space has to have at least a 7 foot height on ceilings.

what area is the best bang for your buck?