To evict a tenant based on a lease violation such as hoarding would require you to notify them and then give them an opportunity to fix the situation.

This puts both you and them in an uncomfortable situation, as you are inferring that they didn’t already price it fairly.Don’t make a list of the flaws of the property and use that to try to talk the seller down.

Grocery stores, day care centers, parks, restaurants, shopping malls, distance to downtown, major highways, etc.

Again, the BiggerPockets store has some books on this topic, or you can learn about it by watching podcasts, reading blogs, and interacting on the forum.

You don't have to go to the store. 

I'd really appreciate hearing from you if you’ve been in a similar situation or have any insights.

In some cases, after crunching the numbers, the profit margin was so slim—or even negative—that I had to pass on some promising opportunities.Here’s my situation: I currently own two properties—a primary residence and a rental property—both of which have substantial equity.

That a situation where only the bank wins, via interest payments. 

The reality of the situation is much different than a spreadsheet. 

Obviously, no one wants another 2008 situation, but I think easing up on the regulations a bit could be great for both investors and people buying homes.