I have done some reading and have attempted some mailers, subscribe to realty trac, but mainly use MLS listings.

An airport brings jobs and an investor may attempt to target those workers.

I would say your best bet is not attempt to quantify this in any manner.

Another solution is to attempt to find someone who will loan the money to the IRA without a personal guarantee in exchange for the interest in the property.

Is there really this kind of plan being enacted?

My first attempted deal in REI turned into a bust yesterday as the seller failed to perform.

It's only a doorknob, but I'm a bit uneasy about having one set of rules for one tenant and a different one for the others (the other tenants do not attempt repairs on their own, they always call).

I just wonder what happens if the owner attempts to sale the asset...

I had one guy that regardless what was ever presented, he's attempt to show some negative aspect to try to negoiate a higher yield, he got the message when opportunities passed him by, but some brokers may have to work with such investors, could be the reason you are not getting the deal that was originally mentioned.Brokers may work with other brokers and institutions as well, in such cases the loan terms will be set by agreement and the broker will have little wiggle room.

Well, the other day, a buddy of mine bid on a house that got 35 offers in just a few days, and today I attempted to make an offer on a house listed for $110k in a C class neighborhood.