In my market, Los Angeles, FF listings tend to be less professional and underpriced, so you'll need to key into those nuances to find the right comps. 

Looks like might not be great as a straight-up investment, but if you need a home for yourself and the price is right, why not buy this place you like?

I wouldn't put Puerto Plata in that category though.Robert, you're absolutely right in your thinking and there.

I have notice quite a tremendous amount of properties listed for rent on zillow and they have been sitting nearly a year .   

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Looking to get into RE, just not sure of the right strategy.

@Bonnie LowI own one right here in Sisters I was scarred to go to far away for my first one. 

So this doesn't seem right to me...if I see "new construction" as a buyer, I:a) assume the home has never been occupied, andb) that licensed contractors were used to build all aspects to state code, to offset the lack of required inspections.I know homeowners can do their own work, but shouldn't that imply occupancy and be listed as previously owned home vs. new construction?

right now thats just whats happening out there very competitive.. 

Hi Theresa, 25 years means you've been dong something right :) Check in with @Joseph Chiofalo they are NY based and offer creative fix and flip, bridge and constructions loans.