At that point we run the credit and/or background checks, we do a more involved estimation of what we think the ARV and repair cost are, which typically includes a site visit.

Clearly they don't see the value of presenting to and connecting with their peers and colleagues.In case you didn't know, standard practice in the industry is to take somewhere around a 50% cut of the price of products sold in the back of the room at REI conferences/clubs or through websites that hawk these things.

Every county has their own way of doing things, so you'll need to check with your county tax assessor to know for sure (should be on their website I would imagine).For example, in my county, taxes are due September 15 for the entire year -- in other words, by September 15, 2011, I had to pay all my 2011 taxes.

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.