Without reading the bylaws, I wouldn't trust anything word of mouth. 

Thanks for the Baltimore data.To answer your question, the reason I'm debating between theses markets is because I live abroad and the most important thing for me in choosing a market is the people I can work with on the ground.I have family in Atlanta that can help me and I really think it's a good and stable market, my only problem with it is that the prices are a bit high for me and I'll probably need to do an all cash deal for my first property (problematic to get funding for an out of country investor).For Detroit and Baltimore I have a few contacts referred to me by people I trust that can help me get the work done on the ground.

Minutes from bus routes that connects to the train which connects to major parts of the city.Ideal Location - located in a mature neighborhood surrounded by several desirable schools.Near local amenities such as a shopping malls and leisure centers.Home setup is desirable - top level and potential legal basement for dual incomeHome is in rough shape and can add value to it (BRRRR method) which is what I want.Alley and Garage parking.Cons - Located on two main roadsThere is street parking in front of the home (2 lanes of traffic both ways). 

Temecula, single level 3/2 great house message me if interested. 

So if you absolutely need to see a property in the evenings or weekends call the brokerage and ask for the newest broker/associate and that's the one that would be most likely to show you stuff on a Saturday.But if I was the broker I'd be a little interested in your experience level as well based on your question.

What does the BP brain trust think about how this new tax bill in its current or expected form will affect us? 

Trust but verify. 

Work the numbers on refinancing to a 30 year and see what your comfort level is. 

Kyle Cortez put it in a trust and inherit it when they past.

If the property is in an estate or trust name at a tax deed sale what are the implications.