I have been looking into turnkey investing but the general sentiment on BP seems to be decidedly lukewarm on them.

I would agree with most sentiments that we are headed for a huge downturn in STR.

Or do you disagree with my sentiment that sellers should rely on agents to determine what a property will likely sell for, and not necessarily rely on appraisers?

A recent survey of 80 senior execs of KPMG LLP revealed a bearish sentiment on the their industry and the economy as a whole until 2014. 46% of respondents to the survey said they will focus on cutting costs and holding onto profits into 2014.

I read @Brandon Turner's PDF on 7 figures in 7 years and found the plan to be intriguing, although it did raise a number of questions.CJ,Appreciate the sentiment.

The investors I've met with echo your sentiments.

I've never met many sellers who really cared who bought a property, some out of sentimental reasons or other relationships, but most don't care.

I had the same sentiment that there weren’t many “mentor” type investors in the state, but what I have found is they are out there, though hard to find.

If it’s in one of our outof state houses, we reach out and express the same sentiments.

Based on consumer sentiment and the reactions from investors you can gauge areas that are still experiencing high levels of buyer interest and the same goes for areas that are "cooling".