A lot of people I get now start by saying "you have great reviews" and then ask a question about something nearby.

Further, you may check out the nearby members and network at https://www.biggerpockets.com/meet, it will help you a lot to find partners that can help you out in investing.You are in the right place to learn all about real estate investing!

I've had to replace carpet every time with pets versus 25-50% of the time without.Try Facebook (local yard sale type), Postlets, Zillow, Craigslist, local community boards (like nearby churches).

I gave him a call, pretty nice guy, too bad he doesn't go other areas aside from SGV and nearby.

Do you think Obama's Presidential Library will really increase the value of those nearby neighborhoods?  

Is there a college nearby?

Of course you have to consider if there are colleges/universities nearby and/or major employers.

Nearby as well - I'm located in Dallas.

Hello, @ Igor@RobertNo property management, i live near by, will handle everything. 

Paraphrasing he basically said you need to buy a C property in a B location and fix it up to a B property to bring in better rates and tenants.I am moving soon and plan on becoming an expert in an area nearby where I will live by driving for dollars, attending every open house and learning that particular market in any way I can.However, I have yet to actually decide on the location yet.