How is your occupancy rate and what websites do you market on?

In my area sellers want "as is" but with the market not being insane you can negotiate with the seller.

Who is identifying these markets for you?

But with the sharp decline in mortgage rates since May, the moribund housing market is showing signs of life.Confidence rising; competition falling.

Louis, Mo, Condo in San Diego, Ca, 8 unit Apartment Building in Los Angeles.Want to expand, primary residence is Las Vegas, open to all markets.

Look at other rentals in your market and see what they say.

A little patience and properties often hit the market with lots of hidden value opportunities 

I am starting out in my real estate investing journey and was hoping to see if fellow investors recommend pursuing short sales, banked owned properties and foreclosures, versus pursuing typical MLS properties or off market properties with distressed properties or sellers.  

I'm focused on building up the down payment now and trying to identify a good market(s) to invest in at the moment.

Which market is the best?"