What tools or sources do all of you use to keep an eye on the investment cycle? 

I flipped #3001 in Nauru last year and was watching all the development around me with tiger eyes.

trust me spend the money and go put your eyes on the place!

Expertise aside, it is always nice to have a "fresh pair of eyes" look at the project with an unbiased point of view.

But those percentages are eye-opening.  

I did 2 red eyes in a 36 hour period to do a turn over for one of my properties bc I couldn't get any time off work!

However, even with my limited experience and knowledge I'll be keeping an eye out for opportunities in which I may be able to contribute some level of value to BP and its members.

Thank you for your quick response Bruce.I will definitely keep my eyes open for a property that will not cause me to fail.How do people continue growing if your money is held into a property?

so being new to REI  I wanted to get a few eyes on my 1st deal and see if I could get the opinions of a few people here on BP.asking price 249k, 4 unit mulit. 3 2 bed one bath, and a 3 bed 2 bath SFH with a pool on the same property.

There is a property that really caught my eye last week.