and we would telemarket our data base in an organized fashion.. create leads then we would go do a timber eval ( that's you meeting with a home owner) and then present our offer.. our competition was local gypo loggers and mills.. who were not this sophisticated.. and No one taught course how to do this..

If people are battling back and forth between western MA or northern CT, I tell them my preference is definitely CT, mostly for the above reasons. 

I am a landlord in western Wa. and I carry EQ coverage on all my properties-I don't think any of my fellow LL's do.

Hi Mara, I am in the Western suburbs as well.

Good drywall teams in western PA have more work than they can shake a stick at in new construction and large-scale rehab.

Thanks Michael, I got a recommendation the old fashioned way, (I called someone and they pointed me in a good direction)

I use rentometer, maine housing sec 8, to get 50% of fair housing rates, and in western Maine avgs 1 bed $750, 2 bed 850 3 bed 1100, 4 bed 1300. taking longer to find consistent emoloyed qualified prospects due very low credit, no verified 3x rent  etc

#3 - Each area has a different avenue that investors can capitalize on.South Odd numbered Streets: STR and LTRs, Excellent cash flow, less appreciation, less profit on a flip.Historic District - Opportunity for Great Cash flow( Multiple units), great profit on a flip, the downside is that some areas are run down right outside the historic district.Canyon Creek / Western Hills - Perfect for Flips, 1970-1990 properties that need to be updated, desirable area for a "forever home", Opportunity to make a very good return on a flip, A higher PP means less cash flow but will likely have less vacancy and a more stable tenant, less opportunity for MTR or STR although this is still a good area to try it.

You usually see this style of condo insurance more up in the northeastern and mid-western states.Unfortunately for your neighbor, they'll need to take care of their own items damaged and/or file their own claim. 

I'm in the same boat as you scouting out the red hot western suburbs.