Hi there,I'm curious to hear how out of state investors keep a pulse on the markets you're investing in (e.g. changes to local economy like major employers coming/going, neighborhoods on the rise/decline, etc.).Here are a few ideas on my radar to stay in touch with the market dynamics:- Read the annual financial report / CAFR for the city- Periodically connect with my realtor and property manager for insight- Set up keyword searches on BP to notify me when the city is mentionedAnything else the BP community could recommend for this?

Many people on this thread have mentioned a decline of the quality of the posts on BiggerPockets.

Your method of scoring (grading) must comply with the law.If you decline an applicant based on legal discrimination (rather than illegal discrimination), then you must inform that applicant in writing why they failed and what they must do to correct the situation so that they would be accepted.

Equity Trust's level of customer service has declined in the last few years from bad to horrible.

Of the few that you get to come look who say no, ask them why they are declining.

Data is mixed throughout the USA but Canada, Australia and some parts of developed Asia are already on the decline.

I applied for a HELOC through Third Federal but was declined as although my credit score (>700) and income are great, my dad has 0 income as he's retired and a very low credit score (~500).I would look into adding my name to our house's title, but I'm wondering if that will trigger a re-appraisal from LA city.

Heating season will be over soon enough, and count yourself lucky you can actually decline to renew, unlike NJ.

If I decline one then another pops up, but I don't want to decline, just see if a better one is there.

I was about to show @John Underwood 's comments about pets to my wife then I read @Bruce Woodruff 's comment.We just got a reservation inquiry this morning from a guy with a dog and my wife talked me into declining it.