I hate to see such beautiful country so run down. that was just a lite over view I can actually give you a lot more detail but I think I would lose the audience :)  its still home to me for good bad or worse.. my kids were born there etc.. and there frankly are some pretty cool areas in and around the county specially back up in medo national forest.

It's just a broad overview, and I'm sure there's better posts on BP if you do a search. 

I have read several of those, had the bigger pockets books purchased and slated to read next after getting a bit more acquainted with an overview of the website and community.

Getting an overview and understanding of different models and approaches is sound.  

I know redfin is a good source of sold properties from the MLS, but is it as comprehensive?

If you are absolutely lost I cannot recommend enough "The book on rental property investing" by Brandon turner for a comprehensive crash course on the basics and the bigger pockets podcast where you will learn a ton simply through listening to people with experience.

@John Casmon I appreciate the overview on Cashflow markets.

Cost me about $300 more than a regular home inspector but it was the most comprehensive report I ever received.If you are unsure of electrical, plumbing problems in a house you are looking at... or a speciality issue, then get a specialist out their during the home inspection phase.Better to pay a few hundred more upfront and walk from the deal if you found something bad, than find it once you own it.Best of luck.

:)I replied in the other thread, and I gave a supporting link (from the book, "Title Insurance: A Comprehensive Overview") that clearly refutes what you've claimed.Again, you can argue with me all you want, but I've provided third-party support for everything I've said (I'm can be an idiot...you don't have to believe me; but you can't argue with the actual title policy and the reference guide to title policies).

A local Seattle TV station last night ran a great overview report on the real estate market in Snohomish County, WA, Seattle's neighbor to the north, and my home territory.