Now it is apparent why unlicensed brokers try to hide their identity, etc when illegally advertising properties they do not own.

Check into their criminal background record ... look out for charges or convictions on crimes involving DECEPTION ... these would include fraud, perjury, missaplication of proprty as fiduciary, forgery, theft, etc.

A month after our acquisition, the fourplex right next to ours sold for 490k (identical) , so we felt good about it.

. * Theft, Vandalism, Malicious Mischief - This is one of the most common claims to many homes in the U.S., but especially rental homes / dwellings. 

Tenants have a felony conviction from 10 years back for grand theft auto but say they have turned their life around and make good income, do you consider them? 

I've accepted the popular term "investor" on BP, I'm amused when newbies begin a post with "I'm an investor in" everyone needs an identity, it's a hard wired psychological need.

I originally intended to pursue divorce (family law) attorneys as a referral source system before I literally stumbled upon probate.The model that you might employ would be identical: position yourself as the go-to expert, market to attorneys who advertise divorce services, attend their lunch meetings, write articles from their perspective on topics relevant to their interests and declare yourself an insider.Be mindful of the community property laws in CA when you consider buying one spouse's interest prior to the other and let us know how you do!

I'd rather have a 9 month old comp in the same neighborhood than a sale last week of the identical floor plan accross town.

I mean just look at many newbies response's they are identical..

So unless I only use YL for every mailing of a campaign, then do an identical campaign that has the same group and same number of mailings with only postcards, it is very difficult to quantify.