If you are looking for a new neighborhood in your existing area or are moving to an area with which you are unfamiliar, look no further for the perfect tool to help you in your search for that perfect place to live. Neighborhood Scout a service by Woonsocket, RI, based Location Inc. just launched a complete revamp of their already popular neighborhood search service.

The new launch includes a much-improved user interface, some very unique nationally-comparable school district ratings, and crime statistics at the neighborhood level. Worth checking out.

After centuries of comparatively little advancement in the building industry, it appears that there are some transformative technologies just around the bend. A house building robot called the Robo-builder will be entering the scene sometime in the next few years. With the building industry being a core piece of the US economy, the impact of such an advancement could be huge.

The Rentometer is a great site for seeing how your rent compares to other rents in your area. The perfect tool for real estate investors for guidance on how to price their rentals and also great for starving entrepreneurs who are looking for lower rent in their neighborhood.

I’m happy to announce that Investment Instruments has launched a new version of iiProperty.com, a system for real estate owners and managers to help them take control of their real estate investments.

This release includes upgraded rent tracking tools and a very sexy income and expense tracking and reporting system. If you are an established real estate owner or a burgeoning real estate entrepreneur, simplify your life by signing up for iiProperty.com.

A friend of mine, Matt Cutler, recently advised me to read the Venture Capital section of Brad Feld’s blog - Feld Thoughts. I’ve always enjoyed my inconsistent reading of Brad’s blog over the years, so when my 10 month old woke me up at 2am this morning, I decided I had the perfect opportunity to take Matt’s advice.

If you are actively considering raising any kind of investment capital (angel or VC), do yourself a favor: stop what you are doing and read the VC section of his blog now. He presents good information in a clear and entertaining way and also points to some very good writings on other sites. His blog is a must read for the uninitiated.