I urge everyone to closely examine the value proposition of any business opportunity / pitch. 

You should also consider how you plan to differentiate yourself from your competitors and what unique value proposition you can offer to your tenants.Step 4: Define Your Financial PlanYour financial plan should outline your expected expenses and revenues for each investment property.

Which is a much more appealing proposition when its coming from someone with several deals under their belt.

@Meg K.By paying an extra $200.00 a month to the financier you are locking that money up in equity, that if you paid more for the building than what its worth is a losing proposition.

If the terms prescribed by an investor are contradictory to your goal, then it's better to part ways than blindly accept the proposition.

Was this an easy or difficult proposition for the district manager?  

Trying to educate my friends and advising them to read the proposition for themselves.

Betting on appreciation is always a risky proposition, but especially today where property values may be flat or even slightly down depending on the market. 

Well, I think that proposition is highly situational and dependant on how well someone manages their finances.

Right now it is finding value add-on proposition properties.