I like this niche, bc i can pull them up by neighborhood in my area and it states which are vacant.

However, when planning a ski trip to Snowshoe Mtn, WV, I noticed they had several units available for similar to lower prices in a resort location.I have requested information from their sales team regarding cash flow and rental management (they do it for you) but am interested to hear if anyone else here either owns property at Snowshoe, owns property with Intrawest (the company who does the real estate), or owns property near/at a ski resort- any tips on how to evaluate an opportunity in these niche markets?

Just my personal preference.

I'm not necessarily judging anyone, it's just that if I'm going to be involved in anything "risky", I'd prefer being involved from the beginning.

It is not an institutional problem it is a systemic problem, the sharks are circling for the free money hand outs and the new compliance people (hell I am trying this new niche out) are looking for ways to become vendors or oversight people to collect the giveaways.I will say it again the ugly is only just started.

What's your preference?

I would prefer to give everything back to the lenders, ruin my credit, live in a tent and ride a bike, rather than cause my dad to loose his business over a poor financial decision I made.

(and places to find mentors)I have tried looking for REI clubs and I know of the NorCal group that meets in Sacramento, but I was hoping for something a little closer.Also, as a student of like, 10 years, I was thinking of doing my niche in rental properties for students.

If you prefer not to do that, you could order a "drive by" appraisal from a local appraiser.Ultimately it's all up to the bank to accept or deny the offer.

The Niche guys have something to offer.