One of the main questions people are asking is "where the heck is the septic system?"

Got a call from a seller and here's the info: SFH that he described in good condition, needing updating on the finished basement and the bathroom as well as a new roof probably (mainly b/c it's old, not b/c it's leaking).

I think it's an interesting extra feature, and it may make a company using it look a little more professional, but I'm not sure if it's 'industry changing' either.I'm playing with some things like Instant Messaging bots, and Twitter, as extra ways for people to be able to access information - so far I think it's still in the early adopter range.

If price is your main concern make everything else easy.

If replacing the main panel, be sure the new one uses standard breakers, not a proprietary configuration.If there is ANY iron supply piping, replace it.

The main exception I have had to this experience is a Realtor I know named Ed http://realestategozone.wordpress.com/2009/01/20/what-a-real-estate-agent-needs-to-do-to-sell-to-me/ who has stepped aside on may occasions to let me try to make something happen.

Thomas - One of the reasons that we built the Groups feature into BP is that folks are getting tired of that kind of nonsense at their local clubs (amongst other things).Why don't you create a group for Austin, TX investors here on BP, and then you can just plan your own local meetups without the pitches/etc. ?

Putting the house into a trust and(ex 123 main st trust) assigning my company as trusteeThe seller asked me a question regarding keeping the insurance in place as well.

Remember that one of the main factors in determining what sec 8 will pay is based off their montly income.

My main issue with this is that it seems very, very, very inactive.