I'm sure in markets that differ from mine that people will have very different experiences.I'm in a VERY blue color cash-flowing market.

You can have a formula to pull the individual property tab income to this master tab.I have my ROTH IRA owned properties with a different colored tab and they are in a separate section on my master tab.

I’m a real estate agent based in the vibrant Bay Area, specializing in helping clients find their perfect homes or investments.

I agree 100% that most investors spend too much time on the fun stuff, looking at 'deals', building models, picking paint colors and don't spend enough time in self reflection to understand what the are and aren't good at. 

Static sign behind your house or lighted until 10pm might be ok, but you might not want one of the newer LED signs that changes ads and colors 24hrs a day.4.I think I would want a monthly lease, not perpetual. 

If you are trying to maximize space you may want to consider convertible sofas and/or one that has a pull out option.As far as material my preference would be a darker neutral color microfiber that would be easier to clean.Possibly most important is looking for one that is commercial grade for durability.

Cap-ex was needed for:* Original 1960s kitchen, appliances out of order* Original 1960s Pepto Bismol colored tiles in the bathroom* Tobacco and marijuana stains/odor in every room* Stained carpet covering damaged hardwood* Broken side door from forced entry by police* Zero recessed lighting with 3 layers of blinds on every window* Lots of trash in the basement both on the floor and mounted to the joists overheadCheck out the Zillow listing at: https://www.zillow.com/homes/119-Jasper-Pl-Alexandria,-VA-22...What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

I find this to look spammy and over-promotional.Use a lot of blue and green, as those colors signal trust and comfort.

I usually adjust temperature right before a check in to make it comfortable for guest.Love the Honeywell 9000 color touchscreen thermostats.They also allow me to locking a temperature range so the guests can't set temperature to 60 in the summer.

If we can't buy 2nds, we just buy more low balance 1sts.There are data service providers, such as DistressedPro.com that can give you some more color on what product is currently in the marketplace (and who owns it).Best,Dave