As a marketing professional, I've worked in many different industries with start-ups and well established companies.

I mean the established areas aren't going to see appreciation like they did if you bought in the 60/70s.  

Usually they come from some of the more obscure places but it doesn't hurt to have a well-established network of people in the business.

As I said, one of the best ways to get started is to do a great deal, and start establishing a track record.

@Trevor Ewen There's a lot to like about Richmond.

I have been following the buy and hold path for a bit and still has a lot to learn from you all.

Vague language can nullify the clause if it establishes no guidelines to follow.If you are going to sign a clause you need to make sure it is written in your favor or as neutral as possible. www.adr.org is the american arbitration association website which can walk you through the proper steps to setting up the clause and finding a neutral arbitrator(soooooo important!)

These include the appraised value established by the appraisal district for the county in which the property is located...In Wichita Falls, where I think @Matt Ellis is marketing, the tax appraisal is a pretty good guess of the retail sale price of non-distressed properties. 

Things that will cost you extra are screening reports (all companies charge extra for these), a small fee to establish electronic bank transfers (if this is something you will need at all), letter mailings, and 1099-MISC tax form preparation. 

I do however agree that curb appeal has a lot to do with selling homes.