Aside from that the biggest value add areas I see are as follows: Kitchens, Bathrooms, decks/patios (if added), additional rooms/bathsKitchens and bathrooms tend to be the go-to, but all of those can help you get the most bang for your buck. just keep in mind that if the area is already of high quality, then it may not be the best area to spend the money vs something that is blaringly in need of an update.

When it corrects there are typically just a greater amount of opportunity especially when there was a large run up to the correction by those who did not follow traditional risk mitigation measures when investing.

It hits every nail on the head and I see it everyday where everyone acts like sheep and just follows the herd because some guru told them too.

That curriculum you are following was designed for you by the school this way. 

FHA appraisals are very strict. 

Follow Createdinero and intelligentcredit for free game and breakdowns on this.

@Zachary Sakena Purchasing properties through an LLC is all you truthfully need and that is more for business planning than anything else (if you consistently follow through on the items I previously shared). 

There are plenty of ways around an HOA but they tend to break the rules that you committed to following.

Second, I'm a rule follower when it comes to permits.

I’d appreciate some guidance on a few matters regarding my investment properties.I recently purchased several properties in the following locations:• Ft.