I thought about creating an excel sheet that contained the address, square feet, number of bedrooms, baths.. what else should I note down when looking at other properties?

Investors (and any other real estate people)If you are new or seasoned, the yellow letter is an excellent marketing method to get a high response rate from sellers.Most marketing results in .5 - 1% response rate..With the yellow letter, you'll get 10% to 25% (depending on the list your mailing to)...Do me a favor and don't mail to foreclosures, o.k.???

Excellent Wheatie, thanks.

I told my buds that one was a big hitter for (large, Houston based computer company) and the other was a software designer for (big, Houston based software company) and while both had excellent taste in homes and cars neither knew jack about handling money.My buddy said; "well, you may be a slumlord, but at least your slums are on golf courses".

I would be bringing a very cheap product to market, even in light of this downturn.

That is what a blog should be about is my view.I suspect the product is great but not what I need now.

You are talking about networking so even 1 visit can be productive if you meet interesting people.John Corey

Hence selling to buy could be counter productive when you look at the friction.2.

Actually this is an Estimated HUD1 that you would be providing.I have a copy of a CA HUD in excel form if you would like a copy please get in touch with me.

More buy, rehab, get an excellent tenant, then hold I think.