1. Research Your Area: Sure, it may sound easy, but you'll have to do some digging. If you can use public records through your local tax collector, you can see which homes have the highest turnover and what areas have stable or fluctuating markets.

2. Pick An Area You WANT To Work: Sounds easy too, but don't target a farm area if you don't like the neighborhood just because it's time for the market to start selling. You should be familiar with the area and want to know everything about it.

3. Pound The Pavement: Spend time every month walking the streets of your farm area. See who is making improvements, who keeps up on the yard work and who is making an effort in the community.

4. Speak About Real Estate: You're the expert, so let everyone in your farm area know you are the expert. Keep up on who is selling, who has sold, who is looking to buy and talk to the neighborhood. You will become the trusted expert on the latest trends.

5. Plan For The Long Term: Just like real farmers, you have to plant seeds, cultivate and nurture your crop. Your farm area is the same. Farming is a diligent process that takes years to reap the rewards. Keep true toward your investment.

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