Those are all computer algorithms that can't take specific details into consideration like paint color, flooring, countertops, room layout, quality of neighbors, and many other factors.Use their numbers as a beginning analysis but then actually look at comparable rentals on the market and compare them to yours.

Particularly be sure to include your goals for real estate investing so that folks can help you. 2) Follow your favorite forum topics and set up keyword alerts!

Everything aforementioned is great information, I just wanted to provide a little extra color in the hopes it assists your client's decision.

Check out my personal favorite, Set For Life by Scott Trench , or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey.3.

As for counters, I go solid surface (a solid colored granite or quartz).  

They were talking about paint colors and how things made them feel and I was talking about cost per sq foot and the value of the property, so there was a disconnect in how we perceived the buying process. 

People participating are all over the rainbow in background, personality, strengths, financial position, family make up, and color. 

You can build up goodwill sending grocery cards at Christmas, having a mini fridge to rush over the moment there is a problem, giving rent credits, etc. and it will mean LESS THAN ZERO as soon as you have a late fee you expect them to pay, a pet that you cannot approve, anytime the rent goes up, telling them they can't paint the walls and ceiling the color they want... then you are the scumbag landlord.

Admittedly know nothing about solar panels, but inserting your favorite ‘state with the least amount of sunny days in the world’ quote, is it viable in our area?  

It is one of my favorite topics to discuss, especially in the current environment where people need to be very careful where they place their money and do a significant amount of due diligence.