(I just began full time, one month ago).Do any of you have suggestions for finding distressed properties, or have sites that you think are above others in quality?

I have heard that landlords have very little rights in my county in terms of screening rental applicants.

It's almost impossible to get quality work these days, No one wants to use oil based paint on the trim etc. etc.

Price will vary based on quality of materials such as different grades of windows, etc.

I would agree with the earlier posts in that it looks a little soft.That being said, Retail Centers are probably the most sought after property type in commercial and regardless of accuracy of expenses, I would say it always comes down to the opportunity to add value, the quality of the tenants, and the terms of the leases.For example, if you have some strong national tenants on Triple Net leases, people are willing to "overpay" for that type of property - at say a 6-7% CAP.

Current online programs are VERY LIMITING....most PM pros who manage SFRs use PROMAS rental management program....it can integrate with HomeRentals.net website for rental marketing, posting owner/tenant statements, ACH AND next spring it will allow for tenant screening...It has contact management capability AND can install copies of word documents

Their prices have flattened and dropped a tiny bit, but I have kept my checkbook dry.In one area (where we're returning next week, I think) builders started dropping quality as the winds shifted, and started finishing basement space that had been left unfinished before.

If so I just won. lolNope - It is about participation . . . . quantity and quality of posts are considered for the Sweatshirt award.

Then, I would suggest coming up with a written screening criteria, so that it is easy to know who you will take and who you will not.

I am a newbie and have been receiving a handful of leads for people who want to sell their home quickly.
I don't have the cash to do so, even though they have a lot of equity to be had. Wholesaling might be the way ...