In addition, a strong local network will most likely be the source of your first deal (agents, investors, or wholesalers).

If you can get them from the source try to do so.

This makes it easy to meet the Patriot Act requirements on proving the source of funds as well.She is not unique except that she was the first to invest with us.As for the third party accreditation services, I am told by my attorney there is no case law proving that provides any protection to you.

@Ned Carey How you typically source your deals Ned?

Is there any good online source to know about these things like demographic changes and check if homes are owner occupied?

The sun {pre}heats water for both domestic use and the hydronic heat ... the inline gas-fired heater/boiler is a little smaller than what Darren is using, but it has to contend with less lift since the source water temperature is higher.

Any advice/sources would be great.

A Realtor/Escrow Agent/State RE School instructor, that guy has an incredible ego.They also left out the appraisal requirements at the seller's expense as Curt mentioned..I suppose every time some RE type mentions this stuff people need to look at their expertise in finance compliance and law, then look to the agenda of that party giving that source of information.Why don't people find out that auto sales and financing is much easier than RE or brokering T-shirts from China to stores can be very profitable with very little cash?

Is it a good source for networking as well?

In other words, if you choose a house that is 1) likely to appreciate, 2) delivers cash flow based on rent vs. expenses vs. mortgage, 3) buy from a person who will accept your loan as the funding source 4) no major outlays due in the near future (HVAC for example) and one of my faves 5) is very rentable (based on how the price relates to the median house price, the location, the amenities, condition, etc) (which is a way to secure the cash flow even in times of economic downturn or perhaps in times of rent depreciation) then I don't really see getting a deal.