I would look into the Columbus market. 

My market is very over saturated.

My worry is that the property might fall into probate or tax auction once he passes and someone who knows someone will get the deal under contract before it reaches public offering.There is a real estate agent in the area that gets about 85% of all the listings in the micro-market, so she is farming these properties constantly. 

A lot of people that live in Ca work virtually in better markets.

Market research will be your first step.

But my first thought would be to become an expert in your market.

I hooked up with Five Pillars realty in that market.

I wanted some opinions on the market in south texas, what cities yall see booming, i've noticed the influx of 4-plexs and developers looking to capitalize and developing 4-plex subdivisions and now sitting on the market in the cities like alton. 

Hi All, maybe a dumb question: Looking at a potential flip and wondering if anyone combines driving for dollars/off-market with conventional loans?

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