I don't think much of the objectivity of a survey when it's main thesis is a conclusion; " energy used CAN BE greatly reduced...".

I've recently purchased 2 houses using a self-directed Roth IRA.

& let the future buyer assess any bsmt potential.

They frequently have no credit history, little traditional income, are immature, irresponsible and self absorbed.

They charge a $40 flat fee to assess the situation, then go to the hardware store, buy supplies, and fix the problem that day charging a per hour rate plus the actual cost of supplies.

Most of them have very high HOA dues (if they're a good complex in a good area and they take care of the place)and you never know when you might get hit with an assessment that may not even benefit from whatever the work is that's being done.Best of luck!

I self manage over 20 of my own properties in Chicago.

The lists seem to generally focus on long term population and job growth.I wonder though, if the list is self serving for HomeVestors, as they are based in Dallas, and likely do a lot more deals in the sun belt vs. the rust belt.

Investors are supposed to be knowledge and able to take a risk, otherwise they shouldn't buy from HUD.If your numbers were off that much you either didn't look at the house in person or need to work on your ability to assess a property quickly without a contractor going through every switch plate and door knob with you.

After at least ten different incidents where the "zestimate" was off, the asking price had either been lowered at least a week or more earlier, simple things like square footage were different from the MLS listing, tax assessments were incorrect, and estimated rent was pretty different from real time evaluations by my RE agent, I have finally decided I may be wasting my time...Does anyone on BP actually use Zillow effectively?