They can provide more options and work with several lenders. 

There's a variety of ways to get a deal in front of you (I'm mostly a flipper), but basically if it looks promising, I run custom comps queries and check the current & past $/sf of renovated/distressed product in that city or zipcode.Here's a chart on 90066 I generated from my tool under Market Stats > Sales Data > Specific Zip Code:- My above chart (more available) shows the Avg Renovated $/sf (High) over time in this Zip Code, something completely different than charts/providers based on Averages/Medians only, like every other platform (RedFin Below, https://www.redfin.com/news/data-center/):- Can't select smaller locations such as City or Zipcode for their $/sf data, so it's useless helping me underwrite/verify a deal.- Can set Zip Code for Median Sale Price data, but again it's the median/avg so it's useless helping me underwrite/verify a deal.Then if that looks decent, I'll run Sales Comps, and get a quick summary of some key metrics based on those comps.

But the majority of the time, doing the active diligence can ultimately provide the best experience for any placed tenant which in turn will ultimately help yourself, if a property manager, maintain a healthy relationship with your portfolio of owners going forward for them. 

For those who are able to provide specific neighborhoods, can you also elaborate on why you believe that neighborhood has growth potential (for example, zip code XXXXX is near the big chip plant that is being built, etc)? 

If not paid in 5 days (will depend on local laws) it goes to the attorney.  3. 

There was a time in my 20's that I enjoyed being near all of the lights, sirens, and and amenities that a major metro provides but as you age you start to understand that it's really over rated.I grew up in small town Kansas and have lived in some big cities after I graduated college.

Partnering with Jason Baker provided valuable local insights, making this an attractive and strategic investment for Partner Driven.

Do I draft the contract, or does the seller's agent provide one?

But since that is the choice you have made: I don't know what it is like in Pueblo; but in Mesa County where I live there is a person on staff that walks you through the process and the necessary paperwork that needs to be filed (they don't fill it out for you - just provide the steps).

Again, this depends on your profile, state you are investing in, etc.