I was wondering if anybody had some outstanding referrals they could give me?

You have to think about a bunch of things - tenant quality, number of foreclosures, the obvious crime rate, resale, maintenance, etc.

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I think 2014 will be an outstanding year to buy and rent out sense all the new laws will take effect, and I was told that 7 out of every 10 will not have an outstanding credit score to qualify for a loan so those need to rent somewhere, and everyone can think the government for their input.

How high quality is that feedback?

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So, in reality, a small investor will never be able to overcome the aspects of a lender acting prudently accepting that the ability to cover the debt will be ensured.Next, is the collateral issue, is the individual borrower or small entity providing readily marketable assets as collateral sufficient to cover the debt together with all related costs to secure and dispose of same and pay the outstanding balance over the term.

I do not know the quality of the lists coming from this website so am unsure if I should sign up.As a new investor I am doing everything I can to keep costs down while I learn the business, any advice you guys could provide would be greatly appreciated.

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