The MLS, and all the resources it comes with is owned by NAR, the Nation Association of Realtors, and so does the term Realtor.

I believe that I need to highlight 2 different things in particular.

(I apologize in advance if there is already a forum on this, but I didn't see this topic when I did a quick search.)I was wondering if anyone could give me some insight as to the resources they use to track real estate trends (national or local).

NeighborhoodScout's data show that during the latest twelve months, Milwaukee's appreciation rate, at 4.48%, has been at or slightly above the national average."

I sort of gave up on financing because I have tried to talked to various local banks around town, Trustmart, Copiah and even my national bank WF and no one now will underwrite class C/D properties where I hold my rentals.

Was in the car....I know them thru NARPM You could also go on the National site for NARPM and look and see who is in your area. 

I don't think it's available in Texas yet, but Property Radar is amazing where it is available, and should be going nation-wide within a year.

Call a pest control service provider to walk the building with you and highlight the possible assess points and actions needed to block / mitigate entry.

Congrats BP Nation, look at the accomplishment that you all were a part of.  

The dwelling unit shall be a single-family residence or duplex unless the dwelling unit is located on property zoned C-R, C-N, C-1, C-2 or C-3 and the property meets the following criteria: 1) within 200 feet of a TARC route, 2) within .75 miles of a public park, 3) within one mile of a National Register District or local Preservation District.