Chances are there is some form of local or regional Economic Development authority, and they keep track of employers and companies doing both, moving in and moving out.

The reason that makes economic sense as well is because the bank is going to lose money the longer they let the process drag on, so it makes sense for them to accept a lower price earlier.The exception to this, of course, is the REO that has deteriorated in condition and is no longer suitable for move-in.

My advice is not meant for such people because those are not economic optimizers.For the rest of us on BP who want to be hugely successful, I would recommend that you do not get distracted into doing multiple strategies.

One of my main side hobbies in studying and following macro economics trends particularly in relation to housing.

But for finding sellers is a pure waste of time and energy.

If for that market all landlords include utilities even if you meter out individually the tenant will go rent down the street.For a basis on rent levels you look at occupancy levels and similarity to your building.So if all things are equal at 500 per door rent occupancy averages 70%,450 per door 80%,then 400 per door 90%.You want rents based off of the lower number going in.In hard economic times good tenants will stay where the payment is lowest.When hard times come high rent buildings will experience an occupancy dip unless they have great amenities and are newer or there is low supply in the are versus tenant demand.Sometimes even with the higher rent you will have to give first months free or other concessions to move them in or keep them for a lease renewal.So that 500 a month for 6,000 a year now with one month free becomes 5,500 a year or 458.33 month after concessions.

Hi this is an article from my newspaper about Dubai's ambitious The World development which, the developer insists isn't sinking - economically or physically. http://bit.ly/fDxPZL

. / But yeah, you make a good point, on these "buyers" and "sellers" who totally flake and waste everybody's time and energy, they are eventually exposed and erased from any list of legitimate contacts.

In comparison to slower appreciating states like Texas (not considering high property taxes), where there is a strong economic outlook but there may or may not be as many discounted deals.My thoughts are that buying in a housing bubble state would provide the investor with a nicely discounted property, with the potential of long term appreciation.

Especially considering the time and energy you are putting forth in searching parks and looking for deals.