The market segment you're shopping is the hottest as many people are looking to get that entry-level property unfortunately, but if you're willing to put some sweat equity into a fixer-upper that will open up more options for you.

The Austin-Round Rock metro area has been, and continues to be, one of the hottest real estate markets in Texas.

I am in Texas, which many seem to include as one of the hottest areas right now for real estate investments.

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Sub 2 is the hottest thing going right now, and if you get hooked in with Scott, he'll help you structure the deals, get all the right forms, dot the "i"'s and so forth.

You could approach the hottest girls and break every rule of flirting because "you're a photographer".

Im actually in one of the best real estate markets in the country, according to housingpredictor.com im actually in the hottest market for 2009, so I do not fall into that down market area your referring to, I moved here because I think its a very smart area to invest in, and there are several VERY smart and educated investors here, some even a member of this board.

Cowboys -- ColtsCowboys -- defense is the hottest over the past month and Romo rarely turns the ball over anymore.Colts -- Manning.No bets--the playoffs haven't even started yet.

I know the areas of the city I like and have a good idea on the market, but it may not mean those are the hottest areas.

But, I don't think you should let a hot headed tenant take your money like that, and I think most, even the hottest headed will not retaliate if they KNOW they'll face the consequences.