Haha yeah ROI applies heavily in both fields

We invest heavily in downtown Allentown.

OTOH, I know Bakersfield is heavily driven by oil.

It's economy is heavily based on the oil industry so small fluctuations can have a ripple effect on jobs and housing.Suggested Strategy:You would be wise to diversify into better markets where cash flow is driving your investment decisions.

Patience and education (not heavily financed) are virtues.  

I was initially heavily committed to traditional investing.

The Warner Robbins economy is more heavily base dependent.If I was an out of state investor I would analyze the 3 main clusters or areas and compare price points with rental cash flow and location quality.

Although there might be some inaccurate or misleading info, we as our home buyers/investors at least have some source of information to double check and verify them later on with  respective professionals.In my process of hunting properties, I heavily relied on the county's appraisal website information to facilitate my investment decision.  

1st I would look heavily in the DYI, home depot, Lowes here.

Generally speaking, the cash sales the last six months have been most heavily concentrated in Eastpointe, 75/696 area, and downriver.