Once on the site you're going to look at population growth (positive or negative), unemployment rate, home price and some other things.

I have even read all of the BP books, just never really had the guts to join the site for some reason.... 

Hey BP question:What are good sites/locations/strategies for finding the perfect tenants on a multi?

Hi all, I've been lurking here for literally years but recently actually registered for the site.

I read through some of your blog posts and downloaded your podcast for the commute home tonight - I got some great information from the lessons you learned from closing on an out-of-state apartment; especially around the due diligence process and financing. 

@Josh Humbert@Michael DeFrancisisCheck out @Scott Costello's  Struggling Investor blog. 

. ** Any good books, podcast or blog posts on similar topics that I can read?

My company is working on a blog discussing the best age to start investing in real estate.

Being GCs ourselves, when we go to check out a property we know everything there is to know in 30-60 mins on site, so no need for a formal inspection.And it helps big time.When we sell B-C, the ONLY offers I will even entertain inspections on are retail MLS sales. 

I have listened to the podcasts, read blogs, followed forums to help educate myself on the market trends.