Therefore, what investors need to do TODAY, is make decisions on based on today's prices, returns, and future prospects (relative to PV).Hope that made sense.Continued success!

Trust your gut and the math analysis on prospective properties.  

Carpet also holds odors which can be a real turn-off for prospective tenants as well.Figure out who your target tenant is and then install the flooring they want.

and job stability and former verified LANDLORD REFERENCES            ( check tax records to make sure you are talking to the property owner NOT a tenant prospects cousin.Ok,  THE SUMMARY :                                      LOW RISK & COMMON SENSE1.

It would not deter a determined thief, as they would just bust through and cause even more damage to the window and frame.

Do not cut any corners to make something look better.Always do the math analysis and try to look at the prospective properties before you make an offer or at least have a clause in the sales contract that will allow you the time (about15 days) to make a detailed inspection of the property and possibly back out of the deal without a penalty that will hurt you too much.  

Where is the best place to prospect new single family home portfolio and apartment buyers.

I've also gone to the courthouse auctions after researching some solid foreclosure prospects, but the same 3-4 high Roller guys always outbid the little guys.

For me, that time horizon is really long, 10 years is a very long time, in that time you could have sold this crappy property and bought 5 better ones that would be better to rent out.For future prospects, do more in depth valuation on your investment.

I've linked it below:Niagara N2517CH Sava Spa 1.75 GPMSaving money is nice, but everyone from yuppies to hippies likes saving the world- I suggest letting prospective residents know that you have water-efficient appliances(after you've installed them of course,) most people like being eco-friendly, so you can turn it into a selling point for your apartments.