:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

What plan does the buyer have in place for set backs such as real estate market down turn, major repairs etc.

The majority of the people in your database will not buy/sell a property this year.

For clarification I actually intend to live in this property for the majority of the year. 

You can also look at our major highway systems and in places like boston they are leasing air rights over major highways for building as well.

I as as business major in college decided to start a business combining our skills.

@Brandon Gale other than a destructive guest, this is the worst part of hosting.I've devised a guest feedback system ("Review Intercept") that I'd be happy to show you.The concept is to intercept reviews by surveying guests upon check-out.

We kind of stumbled into it and keep stumbling as we go but not having a plan or framework for business is a major concern. 

@Nathen Strife While you live there, zoning likely won't be a major issue.

Majority of the population is here for U of I and the hospital, Carle.