It's the discrepancy between knowledge and wisdom that I will be spending the next few (dozen) years narrowing.

You may also want to download the 2013 Housing Market Forecast from my website to help you navigate and narrow down some market choices.Feel free to post any questions you have.

I know for Orange County, FL they have their own search tool that you can narrow comps down, and since it is a govt site there isn't anything that doesn't show up there except for sales in the last few weeks that just haven't updated.

Just seems like your profit margin is too narrow.

To answer an earlier question, I teach Band at the MS level.

Not only is a 4 unit harder to sell than a house or duplex (because your market is only investors) but now you've narrowed your market to very savvy low income investors who will buy it sometime.

Then you can start narrowing down by zip code to where most of the investors are buying for cash, select a few of the prime locations and neighborhoods you are comfortable working and go for it!

The answer to these questions will help you narrow in on neighborhoods and areas.

Hi Darren,I'm in the process of applying for a grad position but my biggest concern is that I may be narrowing my focus too early and whereas I already have an inclination towards real estate I have been advised to consider broadening myself as a financier in the early years.

So it will roll one of two ways: 1) they counter you something reasonable and you narrow the gap and take the place. 2) they come back $5k under asking, you inform them they are on crack and you thank them and ask to be notified when they want to sell the house for its actual value.