We discriminate against people who have a pattern of bad rental history too.

There are countless factors that go into evaluating buildings, guaging the health of the area, calculating how long it will take to fill a vacancy, stress testing deals, projecting on the upsides as well as downside, dynamics of having an anchor tenant lease renewal on the horizon, guaging competition and surrounding vacancy, looking at future development of the area, understanding how local politics are affecting growth, traffic patterns etc. 

Follow the pattern is generally a safe bet...eventually.

Over time, I noticed a strange pattern: many of these "platforms" actually had a very similar look and feel for all the backend processes (with a thin customized veneer at the front end).

Also be sure to get a QUALIFIED brick company to MATCH the pattern and color of your brick!

Applicant’s background must exhibit a pattern of responsibility.

Wife and I are taking steps to hopefully beat the average 1 yr holding pattern before taking action and buying in.

Unfortunately right now I’m in a holding pattern for a little while so am hoping a few deals I’m interested in sit tight where they’re at for a little longer.

This "not for profit" conversation only comes if the pattern is really suspicious.

Just because white 3x6 subway tile is all you can afford doesn't mean you must install it in a running bond pattern.