@Rupa Nair I would pay close attention to the Mpls shot spotter map to make sure you don't end up in the wrong area.

So some investors really would just like a lead and not an agreed contract if they feel they can negotiate a better deal than a birddog (most birddogs are new and not that good at negotiating a RE deal as they are learning).A variation that can work if there is a bit of trust....The spotter finds a hot prospect.

Of course having a spotter/trainer to help keep one motivated and on target is always better in my opinion.I carry around my goals written on an 11 x 8 1/2  piece of paper with me each day in my pocket.

Robert Campbell, who’s a well-regarded real estate trend-spotter based out of Southern California, has finally spoken on the bubble that’s formed in San Francisco.

Spotting SolutionsAMMONIA SOLUTION- Mix one tablespoon of clean household ammonia with one-half cup of water.BLEACH -Use hydrogen peroxide or sodium perborate (present in Snowy or Clorox II).DO NOT use chlorine bleach.DETERGENT SOLUTION -Mix one teaspoonful of a colorless, mild detergent or dishwashing liquid in a cup of lukewarm water.DRY-CLEANING SOLVENT -Volatile dry spotter or a commercial spotter such as Thoro, Carbona, Energize, K2R.

My crime spotter app showed just shoplifting at Home Depot and Wal Mart last week.

Being a good deal spotter is important but that's like trying to find that needle in a haystack.

Did you not pay a spotter 50 bucks to go take pics of this property before hand ?

Since the pandemic started, a lot of "hot spotters" have come here and bought a lot of beach/near beach properties for cash and above-market value to have that "staycation" in anticipation of the second wave of Covid shutdowns.There is not one source for the information you're seeking; I recommend choosing the location that you would like to visit and then researching opportunities there.Hope this helps.

Even the most conservative investor could have found themselves in trouble.As to the inventory- I believe there are a lot of spotters out there for large institutional investors.