I've been using Costar, but wondering if there are other databases out there specifically for commercial real estate.

They have inspired me to get to 10 doors (mostly SF) and enabled me to get my first 2 unit duplex last year.

Will a PadSplit enable me to do this?

This strategy enabled me to raise cash which was desperately needed at the time. 

Did I read that the increase in US national debt has enabled people like me, to buy more real estate?

Many commercial brokers will have their own databases with lists of potential sellers and buyers

Here is an example of the information there:If you want median household value specifically you may need to get the data from US Census Berueau American Fact Finder found here which is also free: http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml You can get select median value as a specific variable if im not mistaken, if not you can quickly determine it yourself by opening the database in excel.

@Derek Glosson ValleyMLS is maintained by the local board of realtors populated by the database system we, local realtors, utilize - Paragon.....so yes - ValleyMLS is going to be quicker AND more importantly more accurate!

We typically are rehabing properties within 10 miles of where we work or live, which enables us to run materials, make decisions faster, and do work  on the property ourselves.

Hey Biggerpockets community,I am working on some in-depth research on the real estate market in the north Houston / Spring / Woodlands , Texas area, specifically 77379 and surrounding areas. I am an analyst by trade, ...