Learn that one element, master one niche before moving into another.

I agree PM is the most important element for success no matter what market you choose.  

You have to have a phase 1 environmental study done, not to mention a wetlands survey, and depending on the results you could be required to do a phase 2 or 3 environmental study.

This requires you to get a surveyhave the lawyer divide the property into common elements, limited common elements.create an HOA.

This one element alone has made having a garage important to my tenants.

Could be caused by a couple reasons surface weakening over time due to use, or the internal element overheated.I hope this helps, Kevin

We have far more environmental regulations that we have to contend with, along with a lack of available supply of land.  

Doing nothing adds to the tenant's potential arsenal against you, in a liability lawsuit or rent-related legal proceeding.One more element of self interest: water problems never fix themselves.

Yes, there is an element of drama here, and yes, there have been elements of this before, although not to this extent.

Additionally, the color approval (and everything else, it seems) is scrutinized and decided by an "environmental control committee" and not the design committee.