On the west coast of South Jersey there are a lot of bargains.

I'm impressed that Indiana and other states create a better opportunity for this tool than CA.Using QTA as an alternative to a major title insurer and provide marketable title makes no viable sense here in the west.

It's no secret that the greater metro Phoenix area had led most of the country side it bottomed out in about 2011, and the west of Phoenix is experiencing a growth a little higher than the rest because it was hit harder than the rest.People still want to be in areas such as Scottsdsale and Tempe, that's why those areas are now experiencing a shortage in inventory.We do deals in Goodyear, and have had success, but it's hard not to with a continually rising market.

I am anticipating the migration patterns to continue west. 

I've come in contact with a real estate agent that is selling 2 condos in West Palm Beach. 

@Wayne Brooks  his last post sounded like an advert for HML  LOL  not only is it hard to find a west coast HML that will do loans under 100k  but in Oregon 50k and under is subject to strict usury so no HML will do those.Not sure in WA... and kelso is a secondary market with a lot of distressed type assets.. so probably can find a local.

NO I don't personally think it is.In the mid west were you have more homes than people to live in them and low value assets then I think it very much alive and well.  

Bonus points for west metro investor friendly brokerages!

The Midwest is considered an investable locale these days due to the price inflation on either coast. 

That projects such as Hampton Station Birds Fly South Brewery, Poe-West Mill retail and access to the Swamp Rabbit Trail are all positive indicators.