As a fellow realtor I would recommend keeping this website in your tool belt.https://www.areavibes.com/It gives you a LIVABILITY score for each street/zip code.

@Jim Johnson yes you can ask for personal connections but also set up Alert words so you can focus on your specific area of interest

I am all ears if anyone has any wisdom to impart to a newbie.So, I recently launched an LLC and I am working on getting it certified as a Woman Owned business; not sure if that will help in any way, but I figure it can't hurt.

Always consider who your tenants are going to be.

Hello fellow investors, thanks in advance for your advice and suggestions.  

Here's what I am considering brother passed away about 9 months ago I am his executor.i have sold all of his property except a bar be owns outright.

Like @Alex Olson is saying you may start looking for potential replacements you like at any time before your 45 day identification time frame starts. 

@Michael Upson is this for your primary residence or an investment property?

Your renovation costs could easily be $100,000.

@Dan N.I would ask your agent to ask their agent is the home being included in the bankruptcy?