You'll find masters tradesmen when visiting those events.

Many cities have web sites that they call assessor sites that show tax value and show history of sales.

I haven't visited the home but looking at the pictures and talking to the seller it seems to need around 10-15k worth of rehabbing.

And of course... visit BP often and ask questions!

If you were to visit the neighborhood I think it would be hard to claim that many of the houses are at all similar.

For others who wonder how to start your search, go to the HUD , Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac home search websites.  

Sidetrackig into the websites of member whoses sites are chock full of valuable information.First started dabbling in real estate about 10 years ago, bought a small complex of five commercial buildings in a tourist area, spend a year renovated them and rented them out.

Jake Kucheck Go ahead and post it... there's a link to another on here, I'm sure that's ok, I think the rule is more not to have everyone promoting their websites, etc.

As far as advertising I am currently working on a website.

It seems to me a larger owner could influence the manager to direct tenants towards them and away from my property)*The property management company has a terrible website, and it begs the question how competent and reliable they may be*It is my understanding that I pay the management fee regardless of vacancy, however I'm not sure on that, perhaps someone who has had prior experience with these type of communities could tell me how they are normally structured.I apologize if I don't quite have the RE vocabulary down, but hopefully you folks can provide some advice and help me get my start in real estate!