That last one is usually attributed to Albert Einstein.

We believe this success is attributable to our extensive research process, detailed due diligence, and proactive borrower outreach.Part of this investment was funded by a ROTH IRA, which means the gains were earned tax free. 

They are not of course, as the acceptable cost to a home buyer (in purchase price) and a home renter (in rent) vary greatly based on various attributes of a home -- with the former typically having a much greater variance as a percentage, then the latter.  

This is attributed mainly to the high cost of land in NOLA. 

I have to attribute most of my success thus far in Real Estate investing to my wife.  

Jaden, some areas of Inglewood appreciated 15-20% last year; the media attributes the price jump to the Rams moving, but the development surrounding the stadium, the metro project, and the Forum redevelopment have all contributed to record growth before the team inked in the deal.  

On the other hand, they just arrested 13 members of a violent Mexican gang who they attribute at least a handful of murders to, so hopefully that will help.I can't speak to Lompoc but it is quite a bit smaller of a city than Santa Maria so it wouldn't surprise me if their crime rate is lower, but you'd have to compare the per capita rate. 

You missed one number in calculating the return and underestimated others..Since you have $100,000 of equity sitting dead in the property to accurately calculate your return you need to attribute a 3.75% return on the equity first. 

They may never come around even when you do prove success and even then, they would most likely attribute it to luck.

I once heard of a phenomenon known as "attribution bias."