Quote from @Makan A Tabrizi: Do you find flat paint to be easier to wipe down?

Of course, live wherever you want, if you see that storms are becoming difficult, it is easier to sell one home and move.

I also see your point about avoiding bargain basement properties, especially insofar as tax shielding is easier with an asset of a reasonable size.Your point about barriers to entry is also interesting, since I suppose those barriers can be geography (natural boundaries of mountains/water), but you're probably referring to that which impedes future construction?

Additionally, an LLC can make it easier to separate personal and business finances, simplifying tax filings.Quick Tip: Work with a tax advisor to determine whether an LLC is the right structure for your investments.4.

But if they just said that they wouldn’t appear unique.  

If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

These are just ideas I have been asking myself.I think if I could just pinpoint a direction I am confident in, it would make things so much easier to focus and really strive toward.

I would look into every and all claims about someone as well as reach out to his former colleagues (who are here on BP) - as part of my point was sometimes its easier to go straight to the horses mouth and see how they respond.  

We have a minimum income requirement to qualify for this unit (4 times monthly rent); based on your email, it appears you meet that qualification.