These can take a coupleof weeks to get an exact pay off number from the city/county.

I just saw this article on Yahoo regarding where rents are rising the fastest and thought I'd share:http://finance.yahoo.com/news/cities-where-rent-ri...I agree with the article that it isn't really a great measurement of what is really happening in an area because it is a small sampling, but might help answer some of the questions posted here along the lines of, "What city is best to invest in?" 

In MD you must wait 6 months before starting foreclosure and the foreclosure itself takes 6 months to 1 1/2 years.I started by going though the leftover lien list in Baltimore city.

I do a lot of work in the Salt Lake City/Davis County Area/ Summit Counties but have also done projects across the country.

There are companies on this site that specialize in finding cash flow rentals for those living in pricey coastal cities. 

I would avoid the City of Detroit as many banks will not finance homes due to the lack of reliable public and utility services. 

Good afternoon all,My name is Shiv Choythani and I am a new licensed realtor in the New York City Area currently serving the Queens, Long Island, Brooklyn and Bronx areas. 

Hey @Michael Swope, I will shamelessly plug my great investment city!

Septic.Rural part of the city/state.No furnace & water heater & who knows what else?

@Israel RamirezDid you have a suggestion about what cities?