While you may be able to convince yourself that others would lend to you (because you, in your own head, think you're a good guy and this is a good investment), all the lenders out there won't just evaluate you in isolation, it'll be compared to EVERY other investor out there.

Basically when I show up Monday morning and see there was damage done over the weekend, I go back to the video and isolate the footage.

I project messy returns for all but a select few particularly well-run funds in isolated geographies.

Keep in mind, the homes here are really not that special, most are quite cookie-cutter, we have no moutain views or isolated cabins or roof top penthouses.

You might not get that same feeling of isolation that you might get north of the highway because even with the acreage, it is more populated but because you're on acreage, you still get the separation.I'd love to hear your thoughts!

The problem isn't isolated to the KC market. 

We are currently looking at real estate in three areas with our understanding of pros and cons: St Pete Beach Pass-A-Grille (pros: popular and high-end; cons: expensive and no short-term rental allowed); Tierra Verde (pros: unincorporated Pinellas, short term should be allowed; cons: isolated); St Pete Shore Acres/Venetian Isles (pros: proximity to downtown St Pete; cons: short-term rental not allowed).

Then isolate them with an escalator in your sheet.

During college everyone is around you and near you, primed to create friendships vs post-college where people get stuck in their mundane routine and as a result a pattern of isolation.

I have my set contractors that I solely use for roofs, flooring and carpeting.