You can bet when the banks sell their REOs they will go for FMV or above and also you have the Chinese people to deal with, and they will pay more.Joe Gore

If you could put in $X and boost rents by enough to provide a solid return, you bet I would do it!

Your best bet is a good insurance policy."

(first look period).You should have a understanding of what buildings will and will not qualify for conventional financing, of course the best deals don't qualify.Take your time and look at many properties,Solid buildings that mostly need cosmetics are your best bet.

And I think Concord is a good long-term bet, and likely more consistent appreciation than a tertiary Bay Area city like Richmond.

Of the market areas in Texas, I have to say that Houston is probably the best bet in the Tex-a-plex.

Best bet is to interact with a board member to get the full scoop, write a letter to be read at a board meeting making your case and consider being on the board yourself...

Rehabbers contrary to the popular notion they are not real people actually are emotional beings and I will prehab certain houses.

It is a fairly popular place.Josh

You get to see the colors up on the walls that I assume are currently popular, often times find the paint cans in the garage with the color name or code, see what the pros are choosing for floor/cab/counter combos and you just might find a good realtor to do business with later on.