I was under a somewhat compressed timeframe when I was moving out, and was only I able to check out sites like zilpy, rentometer, and craiglist.

Now, I know how banks choose their listing agent/office/broker, they look (by maps, google, all means..) for offices within a certain distance from the property, and ask for a broker's price oppinion (BPO) from each of them, and choose the one gives the highest BPO.

(if you don’t know what Pro Tools is, Google it)So I walked away from the post I read feeling like I didn’t have to make a rushed decision off the bat.

The one who left claims he put up 40% of the security deposit (as opposed to 1/3 of it) but I have no way of knowing if that's true.I will check out LegalShield.

I have used a bump gun and picks both with great success, just got into a vacant property last weekend, with owners permission in writing, to check out the condition.

Thanks for the advise I think Ill keep looking and maybe come down in a few months and check out the area for myself.

Take the time to contact the previous landlord and cross check the address listed on their application to the credit report.You can google for companies that have all in one reports that check credit, criminal and evictions.

Once you post your goals on a google group page every member receives them.

You should check out the local REIA in Baton Rouge here's the info: Meeting Address:2834 S Sherwood Forest BlvdCity, State Zip:Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816Meeting Time:2nd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.Phone Number:225-907-8392Web Site:www.Meetup.com/thering

Check out local real estate blogs, property management company web pages and more general type publications like newspapers.