Hi all,When looking at a potential property, I'd like to learn about crime rates in the area to get a sense of risk. I assume higher crime will correlate with lower rental (and property) prices, higher vacancy and evi...
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I recently moved from Panama City, Fl. to San Diego, Ca. The real estate dynamic is completely different in Southern California so I am forcing myself to learn market research across the country. I am interested in ...
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We went to the courthouse and obtained a list of folks going through a divorce. We want to hire a VA to research their addresses. Does anyone have an idea how much would be reasonable? How about a different way of go...
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So I'm totally new to real estate investing. I drive past this house on my way to work everyday. It's really run down and doesn't look like anyone lives there, in the summer the lawn gets mowed about twice a summer. I...
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I am brand new to REI and should be ready to move on a first property, a multifamily rental property, in a couple of months. I would like to start researching what deals are available in my area, Birmingham Alabama a...
i briefly had a job with some investors. i was the bird dog but they also showed me how to look up basic info on a property. they problem is all i had to my disposal was google and the free info i was able to come acr...
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What types of tools are you using to research properties? Are there any websites that make researching easier or more comprehensive? For example, when looking up tax sales, is there an easy way to find information abo...
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Hello all,I am looking to get started in investing in the multi-family apartment space, and I am in need of a platform that will give me access to updated market data to help me find an emerging market to invest in. I...
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how do you stay on top of the real estate market? Especially your local market?
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Iv tried to do some research around this topic but almost seems like there is TOO much info. I have a cash buyer whom im partnering with, but having some trouble figuring out where to start. Obviously we have zillow t...