At the same time I've heard FHA has been tightening the belt on getting into homes as cheaply as before, this I think is a good thing but who knows how it will effect the market as a whole.

Let me know if there is more data points I should add.3. the 2nd bullet should effect the 1st bullet only if there is a strong proven facts that appreciation for this property will outpace inflation.I'm coming from the software industry and I truly believe it is possible(and probably there are veteran investors already doing so) to create an algorithm and automatically scan the market and the data sources for trends based on known data points exactly as the stock market does.My sincere thanksLior

From what I have seen, the Youtube feature by BiggerPockets is pretty spot on as to how to effectively use Craiglist: http://www.youtube.com/watch?

Poor people who are living below the level of poverty would receive a monthly rebate so their effective tax rate could be as low as zero.

Not very effective and probably a waste of time.

I believe there will be a trickle through effect, investors to HML and the loans made, commercial or not, the investment side won't care. :)

So it could have a more resonating effect on the seller.Thanks for the insght.

It's important to know details like "basement" as opposed to "crawl space" as it has an effect on the costs.Go to local seminars, your REIA meetings etc and meet these types of people like electricians, plumbers etc.

. :) You'll also find that under US Code, regulations adopted by fed agencies are inforceable under law, having the full force and effect of law and prosecuted.

Not cheap per se but very effective way to check out the competition.