IF we don't start producing products here and importing less and creating jobs it will go down.

Marketing to probate and obituaries can be a wonderful opportunity to investors but for me the key to success is to avoid dealing with the issues of death and to stick to the issues of dealing with the property.I start my marketing with obituaries followed with probate filings and find it just another effective way to acquire property.Short of courthouse research you can go to your local library and go to the reference department and research using what is called a Polk City directory that will list if the deceased party owns real estate.I use a simple letter that has produced great response as follows:This is the letter that I use.DearI am looking at purchasing several properties at and around ________________________(property address) and would like to talk to you about the purchase of ________________________(property address) if you would be interested in selling.Thank you for your time and you can reach me at ( )______ - ______________.Sincerely, John MichaelDid you know that;*Having a will guarantees that your estate will go through probate?

This has produced activity but the signs are the most effective.

So if value based on comparable sales produces a lower number than value based on income, then that lower appraised number will be what the lender goes by.

As some other members have indicated, real estate in the US is driven by local demand and supply so therefore for most markets should do well as long as the economy continues to produce jobs.  

The trust is incredibly thorough and covered all of the wickets that I read you need to look out for because many trusts don't cover them. 

The MLS listing states that the one in Rosamond is currently producing $2500/Mo.

I'm just trying to acquire income producing assets that I can add to my retirement pay to cover my monthly expenditures.

It’s been therapeutic enough reading this chain and seeing that others have the same thoughts, but like me, are determined to plow through make it work :)By the way, 400+ units in two years is incredible. 

. - do not overlook the incredible bargains you can get by shopping area thrift stores.