So my point is that I think I can really get clear about the "reputation" of a builder and a neighborhood in a most likely stronger way than if I were just searching online and such.

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So I did as much research as i could online and found that all the cheap properties were in pretty rough neighborhoods and the local economy did not seem to support flipping in any significant volume.I then looked into Memphis TN, again all properties under 40k were in rough neighborhoods.I'm now leaning towards San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, or HoustonThe only problem with them is finding a house under 40k for us to live in, I did find a few Manufactured homes in the country close to Dallas and some a little over a hour north of Houston, I would be fine living in one of the manufactured homes close to Dallas for quite some time, my only issue is tying up most of my free cash in a house that i cannot refi to free up the cash again.Thanks for taking the time to read my rather long post and i look forward to hearing your suggestions!

They do all of the online advertising on the major sites.

What I usuall do is go on line and request a listing of recently sold homes in the zip code I'm interested in from Zillow and Trulia this usually gives me an idea.

Then go to the State of Michigan online property tax calculator at https://treas-secure.state.mi.us/ptestimator/ptestimator.asp and input the SEV, county, city and school district.

I did some further research and the amount of flashy suits they show online makes me wonder (not really wonder, but know) where the money from the deal goes.

Yes, however document images for probate cases are not available via online public access.

But I do say that because I've never been to one and I've just read books (and online research and BP, etc).

So while LLC members are posted online, if I am my own "registered agent" that info will be posted online as well.