Does anyone out there have feedback on current rental pricing trends and days on the market vs. say a year ago for cities that have a high concentration of absentee owners and/or cash buyers in locations that are NOT second home hot spots (Memphis, Birmingham, Richmond, VA come to mind)?  

Wayne is spot on about differences in FHA/conventional.  

Sounds like you've achieved a good spot since school.

When I first started looking at potential markets, Jacksonville and Indiana were a couple of the spots I saw that had great potential for me.

My plan is to hire an abstractor to check for any more liens I'm not aware of, have the notary bring the documents to the seller along with a cashier's check (which is why I don't think I can use EchoSign) and have everything signed and paid on the spot.  

., You came to the right spot!

Hello BP family,I'm working with a seller who is in a tough spot.

2) Where are the spots located, and how would you regulate their use?

After about 6 months of researching and trying to spot the trends i finally put in my fist offer on a property.

If you are able to increase them and want to retain your current tenants, I have noticed in my own business that there is a sweet spot for how  much I will increase at one time.