There are several, but the "New Haven Register" is the main local newspaper, the "New Haven Independant" is blog that covers local community news & events.

As Chris mentioned, you have certain fixed costs that are independent of the loan amount and thus disproportionately affect your returns.

I’ve been doing property management, building fixing and holding for near 40 years - the last 20 years independently.

@Derek CespedesTry Independent Title in Ft.

In general, the ones to avoid are the ones that: Don't allow financing or a finance contingency (it can be a good indication they are selling above market value) Don't allow for your own independent property inspection Are not realistic with their pro forma's (i.e. they don't include vacancy or maintenance projections or use unrealistically low vacancy factors) Require you to pay for any renovation upfront Sell only in cheap. low end neighborhoods Don't accurately represent the neighborhood/property classification Don't have consistent rehab standards for all properties Don't provide a scope of work for the property Can't provide references of repeat investors Require you to close before a tenant is in place

My investments here have replaced my income and have earned me financial independence.

in our state you cant do pass through closings anymore.. no title company will do themalthough in your state with all the little independent lawyers that do RE closing I suspect one will do it as they need the revenue

Although were all independently owned and operated, all the franchisees in my market work really closely together for the benefit of the whole.  

re search those independently. many will give you the rush to send them a few thousand non refundable etc.

I hope that BiggerPockets will help me fulfill my dream of becoming financially independent at such a early age.