I know I can send a letter to the county appraiser or go the county website, but does redfin or zillow or any other web application allow you to search to on all multifamily homes for a specific county (even the ones that are not for sale)?

Hi, i'm an out of country investor and am looking for reliable info to help me pin point the right market to invest in the US.What are reliable and up to date web sites in which i could get general info on Metros, Cities and Neighborhoods.

Despite not having any previous REI experience I have managed to become semi-obsessed with REI podcasts, audiobooks, and blogs (many of which belonging to or found through BP).

Lots more guidance on my blog and my BP blog posts.Best to you... and remember, traditional rental are the very least profitable way to operate. 

I recommend searching the BiggerPockets blog posts for "house hacking" and listening to a number of the podcasts.

This so-called tipster, coach or ripoff, has a blog on bigger pockets and explains that these post cards are what HE USES and has found them to be effective!!!

I have listed some helpful recommendations for you:Meet BiggerPockets member in your area:http://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSet up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you:http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsRead Beginner’s Guide:http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingCheck out BP Podcasts:http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast/Find upcoming real estate events: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-events-and-happeningsForum and Blog rules: https://www.biggerpockets.com/rulesIf you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select the name of that person.

I have listed some helpful recommendations for you:Meet BiggerPockets member in your area:http://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSet up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you:http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsRead Beginner’s Guide:http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingCheck out BP Podcasts:http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast/Find upcoming real estate events: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-events-and-happeningsForum and Blog rules: https://www.biggerpockets.com/rulesIf you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select the name of that person.

You have to watch an area over a period of time to know what the going rents are. 3) taxes are on the county assessor web site but know if the valuation is well below the purchase price you will see a sharp increase a year or so after you buy when the county adjusts the valuation.

@Bill Dodge here is a copy of a blog that I wrote on security deposit s and normal wear and tear;Security Deposits VS Normal Wear and Tear This is probably one of the hardest things to determine and explain.