The number of foreclosures was down 0.5 percent from December and down 12 percent from a year earlier, when the foreclosure storm was raging.Ohio’s foreclosure rate was above the U.S. average and 10th highest in the nation last month, but the state was one of 15 to see drops in foreclosure filings.“The extensive foreclosure efforts on the part of lenders and government agencies appear to have impacted the January numbers – particularly the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac moratorium on all foreclosure sales that was extended through the end of January,†RealtyTrac CEO James Saccacio said in a release.Around the nation, RealtyTrac recorded 275,399 filings, which equates to one for every 466 households.

I also get discounts for being a memeber of my National REIA. 

@Jean MarxSacramento and here's why:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/621/topics/590913-rent-growth-in-sacramento-is-triple-the-national-average

Hi to ALL Bigger Pockets Members...Does anyone know...Is there a reference place / book for the rules around a Chinese National buying property, for cash, in the USA for investment?

A new study that was a collaboration of three universities concluded that in the nations 24 largest markets, only 4 showed median price increases between 2010 and 2016.

At the very least have a commercial attorney for the legal forms and docs.I mainly stay on the commercial buyer broker side helping clients nationally.

Local banks that "hold the note" typically take a more entrepreneurial approach than national banks with more "check the box" standardized approaches that may seem strange at times for 10-20 unit multifamily, such as a required $5,000 Phase 1, etc. 

Ask for an itemized list of all feesInsist on receiving a breakdown of all of the moving company’s charges, including surcharges for taking apart furniture, packing and unpacking and other miscellaneous charges.If there are any charges you don’t understand, insist on a full explanation.Don’t sign the contract until you understand everything in it, you’ve ensured the price is what you agreed to, the pickup and delivery dates are clearly listed, there are no blank spots and the representative has signed it.The National Association of REALTORS suggests choosing from among the movers who are certified by the American Moving and Storage Association.

Sometimes the smaller local companies for yoru area may be best as opposed to the national players too. 

A private equity firm that stabilizes and streamlines investments nation wide is my dream.