Bird dogs are a COLOSSAL waste of time and energy in my experience.

Data on zillow is not reliable in my area.

Energy efficient windows that translate to lower energy costs and more comfort in the home will definitely be a great selling point.

Generally, the end of the month is busier for REO closings, as asset managers like to get as much off the books at the end of each month as possible.That said, it really boils down to the closing company and how reliable they are.

Since I'm not an agent and I don't live there, it sounds like I need to find a reliable real estate agent who is going to know the rental market and can show me some data.

By saying "as is" upfront, they save everyone from wasting time, energy, grief (for OOs), and ultimately money.

I suspect that if I had the time, energy and interest, I could make money in stocks, but I have know desire to invest any of that.

I spend so much energy each year on taxes that it is ridiculous.

If I were to looking to buy a property in another state where would I go to find reliable information that would tell me which direction the market is headed in terms of property value and rent?

Many of the residential tract homeowners have leases in place with energy providers.