Does anyone agree there can be opportunities in this sector?

We will fair better than Japan no doubt about that due to our innovative culture.With respect to the unemployment data, no doubt there's a huge flaw with our government method of compiling the data.

I have searched all of the government sites in my area, but I am unable to find a public listing of code enforcement violations.

@Shelli Callan When you speak of language in listings and sales contracts, I hope you realize that Montana has a somewhat dated government/business environment.

It's really worth it to choose your settlement fee even if the seller is offering free title insurance to use their settlement company --- as they do with the auction sites.1200's are government taxes, recording fees, etc. 

You can lease out at higher rents but there is not assisted living,memory care etc. as that is highly regulated by the government. 

Is the value added through re-zoning, dividing the property into lots with the government, or adding a connection to water/sewer lines?

I like the self build model because in my region I wouldn't have to pay the 5% government sales tax when the home is eventually sold (personal house = no sales tax).  

@Mana Silva  You're in a sector of the industry that works great for you!  

v=3nFj_k6R8G0What's your state/local government's laws on disclosure of it?