Pull away the broader economy for a few minutes and just focus on housing.

When I look at Atlanta through a broader lens, fist looking at the macro and then looking at the micro, although price appreciation is definitely possible it's not probable.    

Well, the broader mortgage market estimated default rate was closer to 30%.  

assisted living exemplifies the shift from "care as service" to "care as business" in the broader health care arena predicted more than three decades ago. 

In my small experience as a landlord, and broader experience in life, I have found that an approach like this one is often helpful.

The concept of neighborhood values has been anchored on school district, but it is much broader than that and deeply engarined in peoples thinking; those concepts take generations to change in the public views.

And it also gives you a broader scope of your market, and where the investors are active.So once you have done the reverse MLS search you will know what a real deal is in your market, then you can begin looking for your first deal while building your buyers list.

Also I had just about run out of money doing rehab and wasn't eager to spend a months rent on my agent.By using my trusted agent (with prior relationship) I was able to appeal to a broader audience (showings at any time, MLS listing, craigslist, current clients, calls, emails) without spending my own time all while being kept in the loop and watching the process.My agent was far better at qualifying people and pitching the rental than I and it was important from a legal standpoint to say the right things.

It will have a much broader appeal, the room will look light and huge, be safer for tenants usage, and you get the peace of mind from eliminating that liability and fire risk.

Spain isn't a state, nor are management duties close to the broader knowledge required in real estate.