Note: Do plan on having to appeal your tax bill you can check with the county on how to do this.Also check on HUD's web site to see if any rebates (lack of a better term) or other incentive exists for an early closing date.

Mike NA - if you are new, then welcome to BP.

@Sandy, I was able to use some of my past web experience for the website, although things have changed a bit since I did websites in the past.

How can I contribute on a web basis?

The apartment association magazines, such as the ones published by the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles or the Apartment Association of Orange County, are excellent for keeping up to date (see their web sites).

@Joel Owens I remember seeing your analysis reports on your company web site and being impressed.

Interest in your knowledgeable feedback of what you use and why?

The only thing I did was pull up the bill on the City web site for the last bill on 2012.

The least you can do is research information on the web and become as knowledgeable as you can prior to spending that much.We thought it may have been a good idea to spend around $5k, but then I realized it was like paying $3k for somebody to teach me the basics on how to fish and $2k on the actual guided tour.I didn't need to spend the money on simple stuff I can find on the internet.

I am on BiggerPockets to learn everything I can about real estate, find a mentor, and network with others in the industry.See ya around the forums,Dacia (da-see-ya)