Yes investors are actively purchasing but in my opinion it is good for the district's economy.  

Hello,I received a letter from the county or city (I'll have to double check) stating that the assessed property value has gone up by 30K. 

Then just move on.What I have learned is you have to be pro-active with the contractors otherwise they will take advantage.

I am fairly active still and make it out to the area at least 6 times/year, but I am buying distressed assets.

I am a pretty active landlord and probably have higher expenses than some landlords as it has been my policy to take care of my properties to get good tenants. 

Having her mine the MLS for me for deals that fall outside of his typical Realtor activities/targets/inventory and which fall into my wholesale/investor wheelhouse.That said, what specific deals are most appropriately located inside of the MLS and which investors and/or wholesalers would appreciate getting their hands on?

I've been growing my education in RE for about a year, and my wife and I have been actively looking for our first deal for about 6 months now.While we wait for that first deal, however, I want to make sure I'm also continuing to invest in gaining practical experience that will help that first one be a success!

Many towns are actively taking over the properties or fixing the problems and billing the owners.   

That said, I agree with them all that 30 days with little activity means price.

We voted down a special assessment of $2,500 for painting back in October and a $100 increase in dues for painting in December, but the board has just sent notice of another meeting to be held in March for a vote of a $2,350 special assessment.