Infrastructure: Type & condition of roads, water, sewer, electric lines.

this is what every landlord needs to monitor...what is the competion doing?

Very interesting to monitor the progress of someone new starting out in real estate investing (like myself).

Infrastructure expansion leads to population expansion

How they can actually monitor this I dont know, but they take a real strong stand against it.

If its a negative just keep monitoring it.

I think I have posted some of this already, but to consolidate the ideas, here goes: The secret: I select the "monitor" thread when I come across stuff where I like the discussion.

One of the biggest downsides is the lack of "city" infrastructure in many areas.

There are opportunities in any community when you understand the demographic trends and other physical constraints (infrastructure, water, commute times, etc).2.

Mailings and other costs that you can incur this tax year while the benefits (income hopefully) land in the next tax year.Other infrastructure costs could also be a way to go if it makes sense to the business.John Corey