You can do this through the US Census Bureau, which tracks monthly permitting across metros. https://www.census.gov/construction/bps/-Aggregate this data historically and see how your market's permitting situation has changed over the last 10-15 years. https://www.census.gov/construction/bps/msaannual.html You'll be shocked to see how much things have shifted in certain markets.

Look up 16 pleasant avenue Pleasantville NY.

I have been shocked by the reticence of lenders to lend to me, now.

I live in Point Pleasant/brick, NJ (the jersey shore area).

Some of the things I have learned from them have even shocked my banker and CPA.

That is a great idea, and seems like a good starting point.S Africa I think has a lot of potential in this area but it's shocking how little information is out there!

They were in as much shock as all of you.We paid out as many Clients as we could.

We'll soon be closing the actual forum (which is empty); closing it led to some internal problems which we're working on, so hopefully the temptation to post will be completely removed shortly.This site has become much more pleasant to be on since the removal of politics AND posting on the forums is actually up.Win-Win for all but those who chose to troll and cause trouble.

Mostly quaint shops, medical and office buildings down "main street".Here's what I know now after a few days of phone calls and research....Only 8 units (the 9th one is gone -- fire, explosion, etc...)Price now $400K (better because one less unit, but still $50k per unit)Only one tenant is salvageable and I don't know the details of the rent yet (all the remaining tenants are being relocated by seller prior to possession -- this one lease is up in April)Property is owned by a non profit and is used for housing for people needing a little help (so no income to speak of)No expenses to speak of (at least for current owner because they are tax exempt and volunteers provide services for repairs when needed)Electric is not divided (don't know total yet but I would spend the money to separate and have tenants pay)Property was built in the 50's and remodeled in the 90s (I still haven't seen the inside of the units, but are housing mostly elderly couples that have been there for at least 10 years -- agent says I will be pleasantly surprised -- walking through on Tuesday with my general contractor friend)Advertised total square footage was pulled from tax records stating about 10,500 sq. ft for living space (so around 1300 per unit...

As a very experienced (30 years in construction as a hammer and nail guy as too which I also have 26 years of combined project management and ownership in various construction service businesses and have done work at THOUSANDS of properties) I am often shocked what inexperienced REI's think a projects cost is "A" but it really is "Z" because they really do not know what it takes to get from where a property is to where they want it be.