But the no-mistake market was like a siren song luring beginner investors into believing real estate investing really was as simple as, “paint the house; raise the price.”

Notably, a broader market view causes these capital allocators to react to relative perceptions of risk across property types.

The perception of desperation, failure to acknowledge personal space etc. could be some of the negatives of such an approach. 

As a buyer, seller, broker, how does this phrase change your perception of the property?

Even if we're all wrong on electric being far more costly, perception is reality and you'll then have to "sell" that premise to any tenant with half of a brain and if ever selling, to the many buyers who'll undoubtedly object.The other point someone already mentioned but that is TOTALLY on point is where our electric bills will be going vs gas bills down the road.

There are of course (sneaky) ways to inspect the property without tenant being aware of the sale discussion (posing as insurance agent etc), however I do not want to run this business in a sneaky way, and even create a perception of being scam-y or sneaky with the customers... 

I have not looked deep into your market, but I have this perception of high $$$ to jump in and maybe I need a few more properties before I can come over to your neck of the woods, but maybe I am wrong, so please feel free to educate me if so!

Hi Nehemias,Up until a few hours ago I was all excited about partials, as my perception of them was shaped by the wow factor, that this is a great method of investing in notes for those like you & me who have little capital.However after reading this excellent thought provoking & pre-warning article by veteran note investor Lorelei Stevens, has prompted to have a  very serious rethink.If anyone reading this has addressed all the issues in the above article?

What she also told me was that the courses whether online or classroom don't really teach "how to be an agent", like the perception that one needs to have when dealing with clients.

It can create the perception that you have excess money.I treat my tenants with respect, but I would never even consider mailing a birthday card.