For analyzing properties, BiggerPockets, DealCheck, and Roofstock are great tools to evaluate cash flow, ROI, and cap rates effectively.

Renters:A-Class: Ideally 90% or more homeowners.B-Class: 50% homeowners and 50% renters.C-Class: Predominantly renters.Land Value:In A-Class areas, land should be worth rebuilding and upgrading.In B-Class areas, rebuild as-is if the property were destroyed.In C-Class areas, it might be better to sell the land if it’s not cost-effective to rebuild.Crime Rates:Use resources like Trulia.com to gauge crime levels.

To market your long-term rental effectively, start by listing it on popular sites like Zillow Rental Manager, Apartments.com, and Realtor.com.

What types of funding structures have you found most effective for scaling your real estate portfolio? 

With this approach, you can truly be passive - effectively hiring an asset manager to deal with finding a quality property, hiring contractors to do the work and hiring property managers to handle the tenants.  

And I require a high fiber diet! 

Could anyone share their knowledge or resources on how to effectively approach this renovation?

I'm dealing with a tenant issue at the moment and, honestly, as an out of state investor, I prefer the option that will resolve issues most effectively.

The timing of the sale at $315,000 shows how combining a long-term hold with a flip can be a highly effective approach in the right market.

The great moderation is over, it subsidized investing but had a negative effect on the macroeconomic landscapeThe strong plays are value add, forced appreciation.