Quote from @David Robert: Quote from @Jaycee Greene: Quote from @David Robert: I recently became aware of a very cheap property (roughly half of after repair value) and upon looking at it in person I found out why it was so cheap: there is severe cigarette damage throughout the 1st floor (basement less so, but not entirely without damage); there is visible dripping tar on every wall and the smell is awful.

Thanks @Jaycee Greene. 

I think @Brian G. and @Jaycee Greene hit it on the head: an event occurring/debt resetting.When the debt forcefully resets on some of these assets, valuations drop if the submarket cap rate has expanded and/or if the operator can not show a good t-3, t-6 etc due to economic vacancy and rising opex (insurance, r&m etc).If the operator can't inject equity to cover the difference, then trouble arises.

Adding mass to the walls works wonders—attach Mass Loaded Vinyl (MLV) to the shared wall, then cover it with a layer of 5/8” drywall using Green Glue soundproofing compound for extra noise-blocking power.

A handy search bar in the upper right makes it easy to find previous discussions, blogs, podcasts, and other resources.

Greening disease-  worldwide citrus has been impacted by greening disease.  

If you do not have a US citizenship/green card, there are some complications investing especially financing so it's really important to do research.

Like @Jesse Rivera mentioned above, I also go to a few sessions but spend most of my time in the lobby or at the bar making connections."

Quote from @Jaycee Greene: Quote from @Jordan Brown: Preferably just to start understanding the market and where I can start making a return.

.: Quote from @Jaycee Greene: Quote from @Jonathan S.: Hello Everyone, I am trying to understand what causes certain return targets to be placed by investors.