I am in a field that is similarly scorned and criticized by people who (most often) don't even understand what it is we do or know how much we really get paid: EDUCATION!

It is also kind of critical he keeps his name off any accounts for the next year until his divorce is final.

The investments that you choose not to make are equally as critical as the investments you do make.  

I would love to hear some community feedback/constructive criticisms you may have. 

Steve Dresner has a great post on Dealflow.com that highlights what any critical industry reviewer can see.  

It's kind of a trial balloon, and I'm not exactly sure how we're doing, but we already owned the place, so it's not that we had much of a choice other than renting or selling.If anyone wants to criticize the deal, I'd be glad to know your opinion.

(so maybe it isn't this critical - but you could sure make it look that way on paper - especially since you've had to abate it more than once)

THis appraisal is low - the comps were horrible, the selling agent just didnt fight it or help the seller in any way, and we simply 'waited' till timing was critical for the seller. 

The bigger question is how much do you have in reserves to cover yourself should you find yourself in a downturn - which leads to another critical question regarding cash flow.  

It's absolutely critical you go see what you're looking at buying.