If you can learn to understand the fundamentals of a given market you can make informed investment decisions. 

Both offer unique advantages, but understanding the trade-offs is crucial for making the right decision.

Please note the information provided below is a layman's definition designed to provide a basic understanding for the general audience.

I'm trying to understand how they collect data so as to develop the best comping practices.

Their program is simple to understand for the most part.

I finally understand that credit card payments are exempt from needing to send 1099's.

Otherwise, I'd say watch those areas closer to Micron understanding the barrier to entry will be significantly higher in exchange for the lower risk.

Instead of 40 houses cash flowing $200 each or $8000/month, you buy 10 houses and pay them off for a cash flow of $10,000/month with 1/4th the headache.People don't understand the amount of time, energy, and stress involved with managing a lot of doors, especially if they are lower-class properties typically needed to generate cash flow.

Best way to understand this is research appraisal standards and means. 

Bob - I have five occupied padsplits under contract right now with Fernando Corona and have closed several with him this year.Normal DSCR brokers have issues getting this through underwriting - it's important to work with a broker / lender that fully understands how to get these to CTC.I'll PM you