Most vacant houses come about not becuase of the low morals of the owners but the fact that the houses are just not economically feasible to renovate.

This thirst for knowledge is what eventually led me to BiggerPockets.I’ve invested in rental properties prior to the recession which all needed to be liquidated due to the loss of tenants as the economic downturn became a painful reality.

page=1http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/79813-target-neighborhood-analysis-and-evaluationhttp://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/87878-guide-for-out-of-state-real-estate-investingSo with that, I was wondering if we can get a group of like-minded individuals who are:- interested in out of state investing- preferably all from the West Coast (for ease of setting up meetings in PST)- interested in divvying up research areas (e.g. geographical areas, jobs/economic data etc.) for each group member to work on & report back to the group.Also wondering if such groups could be hosted somewhere on BP Joshua Dorkin?

Hi BP, my name is Jonny Cartier and I am a student of BSc Mathematics with Economics at University College London (UCL) in London, UK.As this is the summer before my final year, I have been working as a summer analyst for an asset manager on a rotational internship.

The true entire economic picture.

I see bids that make no economic sense in MD all the time.

I'm sure there will be hiccups down the road.Some things I need to see now from a partner/provider in an out of are market are:Person actually invests in the same market for their own portfolio.Clear conveyance of local market knowledge (good/bad areas, which unit mix fits the demographic/rent the easiest, economic drivers/strong points of the local economyHave a solid understanding of my purchase criteria AND long term goals.Willing & able to answer all my questions honestly.Is very tech savvy and can give email updates/pictures/videos frequently.

Rezoning is simply a way to allow existing properties take their natural course, depreciate and allow economic forces introduce change over time.

Hopefully you'd be able to raise rents as well in that kind of inflationary environment, but it's best to not make that assumption, as economic conditions may be much worse as well, leading to higher unemployment, household consolidations, and pressure on Section 8 subsidies.The low fees look very appealing.

What matters is how the judge perceives your actions.Win or lose, right or wrong, any legal challenge is expensive and damaging to your image and career.Seeking advice from an attorney in the area where the property is located can be a wise and very economical decision considering the alternative.