An old trick I saw happen, is the operator is in cahoots with another investor.

Trick is you have to know the difference.)

It depends on what kind of notes you work with, how many deals are done, the state and political nature of the area you are in, local custom and understandings, agreements of the transactions as well as the legal trends of the day.

These reports are helpful for noting trends and statistics that you can use for your business plan and property package.

@Brandon Turner @Joshua Dorkin By the way I have a very good trick to listen the Bigger Podcast on Android devices.1.

Will my time be best spent pursuing real estate agents in various areas and picking their brains on sales trends (# of bedrooms and baths, sales price, exterior and interior finishes, age of buyers, etc...)?

We run builder trend. expensive, but fantastic if you have a large team and multiple projects going at once.

Hi,

I'm wondering if there is a good source for people to conduct market research about various real estate markets?

I would like to get some data about Indianapolis, Houston, etc.

I found:

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Short sale lenders learned this trick long ago, and most won't approve a land trust as a buyer, for this reason.Cameron, any consulting fee could Not be on the purchase contract, or on the HUD.

But realtors have more updated information in terms of market inventory level and market trend.