does anyone have any tips of what to do or what not to do?

Any tips?

Any advice/tips would be greatly appreciated!

You do not see this today... in any market that I am aware of .. new construction is not nearly as far over its ski tips as back then.Also there is this thought process that owning rentals insulates one from a down turn... this may be the case in already tight RE markets to some extent.. but rentals got hit very hard as well.

I am even building a software tool that bridges my two passions...real estate and technology :)  The tool intelligently and automatically sources awesome deals for real estate investors and I would love my fellow BiggerPocketers to check it out because I am building it to help not only myself, but others too! 

If so, what software do you use?

Equivalent software is readily available for someone motivated to use the compromised data, and that someone has access to NOC-type IP switching gear (e.g.

Any information, tips, suggestions would be greatly appreciated.ThanksStacie

Thanks for the tip with the laundry.

You can write letters, see if you can get a phone #, talk to the neighbors to see what they know or just go up and knock on the door.Once you have a good deal, go to your local REIA meeting or post it here on BP and I guarantee you will have no trouble finding someone with cash.Spend some time combing the site for tips on "driving for dollars", "direct mail", "off market deals", etc...It sounds like you have relevant experience and skills, so my suggestion would be to find a great deal.