Unfortunately, it's not always possible to tell what's being covered up--which is one reason I rarely buy newly rehabbed properties, and I especially don't buy properties with newly finished basements (if the basement is unfinished, you can see a lot more of the plumbing, wiring, and you can also spot signs of settling or other structural integrity problems...but, if the basement is finished, you can't tell what's underneath the new finishings)  ...in fact, I'd say the basement/crawlspace is one of the areas I inspect the most thoroughly, because you can gain so much knowledge about the condition of the property by carefully looking around down there...Good luck out there!

It's not right on the water and it doesn't have a spot at any of the marinas that I'm aware of.I recently sold my house due to a divorce. 

It doesn't take long to learn how to spot a good deal.5.

@Jonathan Klemm@Steven Caldwell - I use neighborhoodscout for crime and its pretty spot on 

should I start small 5 to 10 doors or go big 200 Pluslet me know what do you guys think and how did you guys start.what to look for as a value-added and how to spot good dealsthanks for all your help in advance thanks

I own MTR's in a San Antonio medical center and I can give you this advise: Traveling nurses/professionals are looking for small accommodations (lower price point), they are concerned with safety, as they are usually women traveling alone, well-lit walkways by their parking spot, private entrances/bath/laundry.

Andrew is spot on with his two recommendations here are they were great resources that helped me along my journey.

The sweet spot in my market for SFR rentals are in the $75k - $125k range and rent for $1200-$1400/mo , $250K properties rent for around $2200-$2400/mo$1500/mo for a $450K property seems like a very low return unless you are expecting massive appreciation of value

I see you posted this a month ago but wanted to add two cents in case you're still on this.If you're building a new home, is it in the same spot as the old one?

Sweet!