Reading the local news about the town or region to figure out developments in the local area that would increase value and speed up appreciation of home - i.e rail ways, large developments, new high way exits, etc.- Conversely, look at things in the area that indicate a declining market where the prop. could decrease in value3.

I am from Newport News Virginia.

New ordinances are being voted on every day and I do not for one second say I'm the expert but I do read the local news for the areas that I invest in to make sure try to stay informed. knox.com is a great resource as well as the local Greater Smoky Mtn Real Estate Association. 

When contractors would call me and tell me bad news and I felt like throwing my phone out the window and running away, I would visualize my goals.

When contractors would call me and tell me bad news and I felt like throwing my phone out the window and running away, I would visualize my goals.

Spread the good news that SFRs with wraps and sub2 are the only fool proof way to make money safely. 

Good news i got preaproved few days ago.

There has just  been a big write-up in the local news over a huge underassessment of commercial properties. 

This is great news.

I have been reading some news lately that is making me wonder about the current state of the real estate market.