All Forum Posts by: Nicholas Davaul

I had the SAME EXACT question when I started.  What I did was create a "buy box" for the area that I was interested in.  This was something I found by watching Michael Zuber (One Rental at a time).  A buy box is a tool real estate investors use to determine the types of properties they want to purchase. The buy box is usually broken down into columns and details the criteria a property must meet to be considered for purchase. This tool helps real estate investors focus on their goals when analyzing potential real estate deals.

Just go to youtube and search "Buy Box" and/or "Michael Zuber".    It took me about 45 minutes to set up and i've been working it for about a month now.    Which now I know exactly what a "GREAT" opportunity vs. a "good" or "alligator" opportunity.  

YMMV, but I suggest making a buy box for your area.   

Eliott, I would like to have that contact information.   I live jus outside of Houston (Katy) and am in need of a CPA