well I am going to be totally bias here but the info is accurate and extremely valuable. it helped me buy and off market strict foreclosure in Lake Oswego that no one could get to.. we bought out the contract and it was a Hoarder house extreme  one owner in Jail  other we had to find in a MHP in Salem Oregon. etc etc.. one of those you work your butt off for.210k on the purchase can make 3 lots worth 300k each..

if things get into even more trouble and you fire/don't pay them, be extremely wary of your property and have eyes on it every minute you own it.

I got extremely fortunate with the unit that I found, and I can contribute that to being patient.

Acquisitions team - a seasoned vet who knows the area can be an extremely valuable asset to an absentee investor2.

Though I’m open to investing in Tahoe, I won’t be able to live there while working (it’s a 4+ hour drive) so I believe that’s out for now.Current situation: Excellent credit Down payment ready, though I am confirming exact number with my father who is planning to help with this Working in San Jose/95125, would prefer to not have to commute more than 40 minutes/day Family is in Sunnyvale, Foster City, and SF so I’d rather not move too much farther south than SJ My skills: I’m extremely detail-oriented, good with numbers, and work in Marketing for a living.

The pace and people are extremely accommodating and friendly.

Good CPA that can advise you on tax structure and strategies is also extremely valuable...again, preferably a real estate investor that just happens to be an excellent CPA is the optimal team member.  

I am extremely interested in starting in rental property investing.

I am brand spanking new to this whole real estate extravaganza and am extremely excited to start hustling!

But as far as Memphis goes, @Douglas Skipworth, @James Wachob and @Ben Roberts and many others in Memphis know the market extremely well and are reputable with us local investors.