Fellow investors and syndicators,What are some of the core KPIs that you look at for benchmarking whether or not you'll move forward with a deal?

2)  Copy - Does that first sentence have a compelling unique selling position?  

Check out COREE as well (real estate local reia), first meeting is free.

That being said, don't discount opportunities outside your comfort area if you can get comfortable with it and the economics are compelling. 

@Marcus Auerbach  the option seems like a nice way to go that could be compelling on both sides -- to my knowledge there is only a Lease to Purchase Option state agreement in NJ, but I'm sure I can work something up with my attorney.

Pick up one of these, renovate, and enjoy strong appreciation The further you go outside of the core, the less appreciation you will get.

You can establish your credibility by having a company, a business card, a compelling company name and title, a professionally designed corporate brochure and website.

I recently heard a compelling presentation by one of their representatives.

I recently heard a compelling presentation by one of their representatives.

Don't buy in the roughest neighborhood in the urban core.