(for some reason when I type @ and the name the feature does not work)I am planning on going down there next month to meet with a realtor and talk to few banks to establish the credit line.

@Vinet Fils-Aime The question you are asking is similar to asking somebody what is better, an iPhone or a Samsung Galaxy IV.

Mike S,The features you are listing can be used in general and with some caveats.

Definately take advantage of listening to the podcasts, and using the keywords feature!

They are not meant for writing articles as that is the function of the blog feature on here.Let's all keep it civil or the topic will be just removed all together.

Come by the next SF meetup featuring Josh and Brandon next Friday if you can.http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/124707-bp-meetup---fri-4-25-in-sf-w-josh-dorkin-and-brandon-turner

No automated maodel can take into acount enough factors to give a relliable vaulation.If it has historical sales prices and enough information to see condition and features then sure, use it.

You need to learn how to use the saved search features and you can set up multiple searches for keywords like "handyman special" fixer upper" "motivated seller" "needs TLC" etc and you can also search based on DOM, REOs, Price by location, expired or withdrawn listings.

Zillow actually took this feature down a year ago or so because they got sued for having comps that were so far off.

I checked the software version of my previously mentioned cheap phone and I believe that it is 2.3.6 (samsung galaxy exhibit II).