The next screen featured 2 little guys pitching the Cash Flow Generator.

Learn the market and along with going to REIA's, go to any open houses in the area you are looking to invest in so you can learn what style is popular in the area and what features make a property sell.

You can also find income data by subdivision with the map feature on city-data.com.

(for some reason when I type @ and the name the feature does not work)I am planning on going down there next month to meet with a realtor and talk to few banks to establish the credit line.

Mike S,The features you are listing can be used in general and with some caveats.

Definately take advantage of listening to the podcasts, and using the keywords feature!

They are not meant for writing articles as that is the function of the blog feature on here.Let's all keep it civil or the topic will be just removed all together.

Come by the next SF meetup featuring Josh and Brandon next Friday if you can.http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/124707-bp-meetup---fri-4-25-in-sf-w-josh-dorkin-and-brandon-turner

This is my first go at investing in real estate, let alone development, and it seems to be everything from exciting to nerve wrecking.I recently purchased a small lot in texas and would like to develop a small 4 unit apartment building. (2488 SF)Cost of lot: 9K, of which I put down 3K, seller carried the rest with 2yrs no interest.Currently the lot is zoned residential, so I am at the moment trying to get it rezoned.

No automated maodel can take into acount enough factors to give a relliable vaulation.If it has historical sales prices and enough information to see condition and features then sure, use it.