By that, what I mean is, what data points/sources of data, have you used in the past, or that you currently use, to help you identify a spot in town that is either experiencing gentrification, or is likely to experience gentrification.This isn't question isn't meant to solicit anecdotal/qualitative responses like:"I drive the same road every day and have watched the properties go from being shacks that are barely standing, to getting torn down and replaced by new apartment complexes" -OR- "whenever Starbucks builds a store in an area of town where most of the properties are eyesores, distressed, or are mostly rented out... if Starbucks is building a store in that area, I know it's going to be up-and-coming"That type of advice may be beneficial for some, but much more circumstantial and prone to inaccuracy.

This must be done no later than 6 months after closing on the cash purchase and the funds used must be sourced to have been your own (no hard money or loans from a 3rd party).

Mold or mildew should be tested and source the problem, its usually a simple exterior fix and remediation of the damaged area.

I’m curious if there are any recommendations out there for comprehensive books or other sources to educate myself quickly on options, downfalls and benefits of different types of financing etc.Thanks! 

I was advised by an outside source that my offer should be more akin to 120 (so as to leave room for negotiations as well).

Hi BP Community- Is there an Off Market/ Motivated seller Lead source in BP such as an app that you can subscribe through BP for the data or a good resource someone can advice that has really worked for them

They covered zero water damages from any source 

Loopnet is not the best source because the properties have already been looked at by many experienced investors.

A lot of my younger clients start investing with a house hack and it usually works very well; the only source of rub is usually from an inherited tenant.

@John Mano got it - and I completely agree, Summerlin outskirts has some B areas that are some of my favorite investment locations.For deals not in the MLS... yes, you will need a different source.