I've been doing extensive research on up and coming areas in DC: Trinidad, Deanwood, and Anacostia in particular.

I've come across BP after researching different avenues of investing outside of retirement.

This moment has been coming after over a year of doubt, second guessing, research, learning, stalking these forums, talking to people, etc. and it's so great to have finally pulled the trigger! 

My research and time spent networking has all come back to the point that unless you're getting a screaming deal in a hot market, the secondary (or even tertiary, in some cases) markets are going to be best for cash flow. 

I researched on Zillow and found a great agent with a great reputation and today she reached out for me to the seller's agent about the building and its status. 

My girlfriend and I wanted to buy a single family to live in, but after some researching and some eye openers (thanks Rich Dad Poor Dad) I realized I wanted to start acquiring assets and start my way towards passive income.

I'm urging them to slow this process down and do their research first because their are several red flags.

That will keep you busy and it won't earn you many gold stars from the vendors either.

Trying to find out what resources that people use to find or avoid sinkhole properties in Florida.I know property appraiser offices are a good starting point, but what other research do people do?

Greetings!I'm looking at gathering data of rentals in my area. Other than calling the management companies, is there a resource that has data on:
vacancy ratesrental price