@Chuck Wiggins Welcome.Yes, we used to call it the "White Pages".Basically you've got to kiss a lot of frogs and look under every rock;-)Or you could attend some REIA meetings, there's usually a couple of Private money Lenders and Private Investors.What's your deal?

Even houses I've crwled under rocks to find get multiple offers somehow, usually really high. 

.: 5.5%Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, Ark.: 5.5%

Costar is a popular option in some parts of the country; in other areas, other programs have better information.  

There are global investors in our real estate market and I doubt they appreciate the cowboy antics of popular thinking originating from gurus.Finally, I don't butt heads as a linebacker anymore, because I don't need to, I own a championship team of the game and I direct it from my desk chair, not an armchair, LOL :)  

Your time here will be well spent.Since you didn't mention a specific REI area of interest, I added three of the most popular niches from which you can select one to focus on immediately and add others later iif needed.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)Now that you have made the move, below are some links that will help with the navigation of the site. http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meethttps://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/termshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/inviteshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/perkshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/categorieshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/rei/glossary/https://www.biggerpockets.com/courses/a-beginners-introduction-to-real-estate-investing (video courses)https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing (Ultimate beginner's guide to REI)Before your 1st purchase, please ensure you visit the below link for some tips.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/12/19/real-estate-investing-success-smart-tips/REI books suggested by BPershttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/13/7-real-estate-books-beginner-investors/ (7 absolute must read books for beginner REIs)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

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Am glad to hear that you are going to the REIA in Little Rock.

Margaret,When I lived in Little Rock, some of the smaller towns within 40 min had pretty good cash buyer opportunities.

I spoke with another buddy who mentioned updating to QUARTZ since it's much less porous than granite and will last a lifetime.. however, he deals with stylish/hi-end units where as this one of mine is moreso middle/entry-high level unit, so the tenant probably doesn't care about Quartz' stylish looks.. has Quartz come down in price the same manner as granite in recent years due to over-popularity (thanks HGTV!)?