My focus is Growth areas that are likely to boom after more people start moving there as more Tech Companies get up and running in the Research triangle.

Im debating between which to buy right now as well.. but it seems as if your planning on selling when the population booms (if it does) ?

Toronto boom has impacted prices in the neighborhood and Hamilton is no different.

I need some good ideas on how to go about finding who the current Owner of a various property is, and or at least who is the Trustee of such Property.I have gone to the state's website of which the property is located.... typed in Parcel Number, Lot number, Subdivision, done last name/first name search, I've done the Address it's self search.All  have gotten is who the " Original " owner(s) are and nothing else I've even called the Chancery Clerk, Tax Collector, Tax Assessor, The Code Enforcement officer ( who actually put the Public Notice on the Properties )No one can find out and or give me the name(s) of who currently has Ownership / the Rights to the PropertyI am wanting to offer them Cash ( through a Loan from my Lender ) for the Property, as well as pay any Likely Back Taxes that are owed.I guess my best bet is to knock on doors of neighbors and see if they may know who now owns it, or who it was willed to as the beneficiaryThank you for any tips or recommendations on how to have the best chance for getting the name ( and mainly the Phone number ) of who currently owns the property.The property has been sitting vaccant for well over a year now, so it's in a distressed state.  

I then moved into a cheaper place, rented it out and boom, my monthly savings went to $1,500.  

The reason you are seeing a BK notation is because the tax collector is considered a creditor is and notified of the BK filing.

So, boom days of the 80's or late 90's cannot really repeat themsleves.Today, I believe that the growth in the Spanish market will be more gradual and sustained, which hopefully in the long run, won't lead to another property depression as we've seen in the last 7 years. 

I just don't know enough about Multifamily (yet), but though I have NEVER bought real estate for appreciation, Multi-Fam appreciation is low, even in Boom times (in Boom/Bust states).  

Or North Dakota post-oil boom.

Utah is a booming growth area as well, very family-oriented.