That took a lot of search engine optimization (SEO) work.So, for marketing I'm using the internet and "we buy houses"signs in the neighborhoods I would want houses in.I'm only targeting median house prices which has droppedto about $250k-$275k.Now I'm looking to develop a more consistent business.The Portland-Metro market hasn't been doing that.

Shoot me a pm for details.Whatever you decide to do, take time to get free information to see what style of investing works for you.

Hey Dave,One thing that is happening alot in my area (at least the worst neighborhoods) is thieves breaking into vacant foreclosed houses and stealing the copper pipes, and selling it by the pound to scrap dealers.

im knew although i have been browsing for some time, ill give you a short history of myself before i explain what i would like to do, Im currently 22 and at the age of 21 i had saved approx 15k for my first home, I had read every investing/mortage/real estate book i could find, before i really started looking, threw family i was introduced to a very respected and succesful real estate broker who has several offices, so i thought it was wierd that he was wasting his time with such (small fish) but he helped me find a forclosure,i bought a 1800sqft house 3 bed 3 bath etc for 112k, it was the ugliest house in a super nice neighborhood.

When you find a neighborhood that fits your workable parameters, then start marketing, maybe buy a list of absentee owners as an example and send a mailer.

Some things I think about:- Likelihood of Being Able to Flip: What is the neighborhood like, are things selling, are they selling close to asking price, what is DOM for your area, what is the current financial situation, etc.- Will It Be a Good Rental?

Guess what we found.First we found a busy neighborhood with a few homes for sale and offered to pay for a sign and give them our premium package free...Great advertising.

There are always neighborhoods where there are similar properties and prices.

I always wondered what a few thousand dollars could buy you, evidentaly it gets you a home in a so-so neighborhood and a junk car in the yard on blocks :D You can read my full blog post at http://realestatecircleville.wordpress.com

We tried really hard to start up a community group and it sort of worked but in 10 years, the neighborhood is basically the same as when we bought.