I know most backyards are dirt/rocks in phoenix, but having a home with some sort of a finished backyard can be a big deal as it adds more livable 'space' to the home. 

Areas like Memphis, Little Rock, Dallas/FTW, Houston, OKC, Tulsa, St.

The last thing you want is a brand that will take 2 weeks to get repaired if needed.We have Maytag units in our lake house and they have been rock steady for 7 years.

Nobody knows so what I do is making sure I'm profitable, even at rock bottom rents.

In our situation, property managers won't likely fit into the pie since we are looking to sell the property in the open market.However, you can always leverage your "rock star" agent who found you the deal (assuming it's not an offmarket deal or from a wholesaler) to check up on the construction every so often.

For example, here in Little Rock, Arkansas, the average is $245K.  

Instead we got some smooth sales dude who had hit rock bottom and is now "rich" because he took on debt to do a RIch Dad program years ago.

I think they got rocked in FL and the southeast generally are still assessing things.

New irrigation, sod, plants, trees, rocks/shell, paver patio, driveway, exterior lighting, and fence.What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

All caps is kind of loud but you make valid points.