kris, the little magnifying glass, up by your name/photo in right hand corner, works "ok" for me (but it is no google in my view)..a key, though, is having the right terms..

I trust my skills in due diligence and analysis, I check with my gut and if there is value and I believe in it then I go for it.   128 Chestnut (drive by shooting death on chestnut couple months ago) is an example.. on top 5 worst problem homes in Medford. 10 years+ with no power to the building. 

Near the top of the market?

We also thought of Grand Rapids Michigan based on the forums and other top 10 lists of hot real estate markets.Do you guys have any advice for a newbie, first time investor looking to invest out of state? 

All have been rehabbed to the top of the rent market for SFRs in St.

This was on top of redemption requests coming in from investors and regulators wanting to audit everything you did.  

Run comps in the neighborhood and see what your top dollar will be and aim for that say buy at 100k invest 50k sale for 250k per month (all ballpark numbers) and repeat.

The top still needs two more coats of sealant, which will make it quite glossy - the colour is "Traditional Oak"The sides I painted with a "Sky Grey" colour. 

I'm looking to put a full shed dormer on the back of the house, to also include a full bath at the top of the stairs and make the bedrooms full height.  

Ryan,Big Timbers fan here, and we sure loved having you in the uniform a couple years ago... we haven't been able to score goals the way we did with you up top in a while.