I only use zillow but it only shows trend for individual properties, not for entire areas.Uhaul has great information on inflow and outflow - there is lots of data on that.

Buy Low and Sell High!

Unfortunately the cost to replace is the same regardless of whether you are buying the $100K property or the million dollar property.

Absolutely.With this mindset, you move past sitting on the sidelines out of fear—which is probably why you're asking in the first place.As someone who used to think the same way, I’d say face the fear, take the risk, and buy the property.

While it doesn't increase your search parameters, mdlandrec.net is a good free resource for when you want to find detailed information about a property such as mortgages, copies of deeds, etc.

I have the opportunity to get a property under contract for $5,000 or less. Maybe even $2,000 before my wholesale fee. But it will be a complete gut job, and in the end, based on the neighborhood it is in, would only ...

Perhaps if you wrote something substantive or helpful or contained any specific information it could be considered useful.Similarly, my comment about bbqs was meant to highlight the point - it was a general statement that everyone can nod their heads about, but provides no value in this forum.

Hope this helps.Chris CopelandPerrie & Associates, LLC3350 Atlanta Road SE, RearSmyrna, GA. 30080Shannon BaumMerino & AssociatesThank you so much for this useful information!

The easiest way to do this outside of some sort of scraping tool (which i recommend digging into), is to develop a solid list of ways to look for deals (not just zillow or mls), and then develop a super specific buy box, then just create custom filters with notifications where applicable, you can also use a VA to look through the various acquisition methods and send you a vetted list every day. 

Make sure these expenses fit into your investment plans and budget.In short, while you don’t have to set up an LLC before buying your first property, it can definitely offer some solid benefits like liability protection, tax flexibility, and a more professional image.