Once you hit 3, they will start paying attention because 3 is now a pattern.

Unfinished oak strip flooring has historically been sold in several grades: Select or Clear (the best, straight grain, minimal or nonexistent knots), #1 Common (obvious, even garish plainsawn-pattern graining, knots,  minor filling), and #2 Common (utility grade). 

Since I am not likely to live there more than 3 - 4 years, I decided to rent instead of buy..especially since property taxes are high in this part of the country (even though I know all costs factor into rent).I noticed an unusual pattern. 

I found out when I was young, that I learn best by watching someone else, doing the same thing over and over, by recognizing patterns until I figured it out (I'd like to thank Mario Bros. for that one), and making lots of mistakes.

Meaning as prices go higher, rents do you not follow that pattern.

Subtle patterns are good.

If it is weak suburban to rural and limited growth patterns over the last decade then value can be more limited to existing structure there and rent being paid by Dollar General.If condition report shows roof is reaching it's useful life limits and parking lot is worn down then you would need to negotiate a credit from the seller that you can hold in a reserve account post closing.

I’m not really sure what to do right now.  I feel my best bet will be doing flips based on my education and background, but until I know my next 9-5 job location, I don’t know what else I can do besides reading books ...

Hi great question,I too wanted to know if there is a certain pattern of format on paper to present to the Banks to certify that cash flow is collected from the rentals consistently and now I would want to impress upon them to assist me with further investment properties.How do I go about this?

Give yourself a few weeks to work out the kinks and figure out your patterns, and then you'll be off to the races.My Smokies properties do great.