There are some HVAC companies that unless they design the system and it's newer than 5 years, they recommend a whole new system.

From my experience, you don’t need to engage a CPA just yet.

There is a design efficiency that they need to work on for their floor plans.

I have 3 apts and I started out with furnished rentals as I am an Interior Designer. 

What creative features or designs have you seen that made a property pop in this competitive market?

As a lender our minimum loan size is $50,000, but as a loan design for repairing properties the minimum loan size does not have to be met at purchase.

Many of her points are actually designed to stimulate the real estate industry, which could benefit investors (although cause some unintended consequences to boot).

Engaging with local real estate investment groups or forums can give you a sense of the local market dynamics and provide first-hand experiences from others who are active in the area.Economic Indicators. 

REPS stands for Real Estate Professional Status—a tax designation that lets real estate investors write off rental losses (like depreciation and expenses) against other income, potentially saving a lot on taxes.

It’s designed to get rich slow, but it does get there.