It sat for about 6 months because I was busy and I ended up selling to another investor for $50,000 profit without doing anything to it.

Two counties in the same state can have completely different foreclosure climates depending on factors like:Employment stabilityProperty tax ratesHomeowner equity levelsLocal lien enforcement policiesFrom an investor perspective, this raises some big questions:Are we entering a phase where micro-market analysis will matter more than national trends?

Driving for dollars and hitting open houses is exactly how a lot of investors get started, just keep at it, and the right deal will land.

Quote from @Ravi Bhagavan: I am an out of state investor looking to invest in turnkey properties in Cleveland and/or Columbus.

Hey everyone, I’m excited to officially join the BiggerPockets community.I’m a Realtor and active real estate investor based in Abilene, Texas.

Right now, I’m focused on building knowledge, growing my network, and connecting with other investors who have experience in the Detroit market.

I’m curious to hear from both investors and realtors about your experiences working together.If you’re an investor, do you actively work with realtors when buying or selling properties?

DO NOT RENT TO THIS WOMEN!

@Matthew HeckmanOK - this question gets asked a lot by California investors. 

I started off as an out of state investor just like you while living in San Francisco.