If the numbers support one segment over the other then concentrate on the segment that meets your goals. 

We haven't been in a short sale environment in at least five years, and probably more, on any level outside of some small blighted neighborhood or over speculated concentrated area. if you can earn a living on short sales in this environment, good for you.

I normally find properties close to the 1% once stabalized.More or less, I recommend targeting tertiary markets that are 45 min to an hour outside of Boston with a large concentration of multifamily. 

I would rather have Remax manage my property and concentrate my energy on finding my next deal.

Concentrate on knowing local market dynamics, financial planning, legal and tax implications, and long-term objectives.

We concentrate on the subject property and the subject property only  I mean you start still listing documents - sure, vacant means no lease but plenty of DSCR Loans require leases / STR history. 

@Amby Bhagtani you should concentrate on getting your job done, especially if its a flip. 

Let me know (1) what you think of this wealth building technique (2) wealth building techniques you used or would like to use and (3) my proposition that investors should concentrate on wealth rather than cash

we are preparing a map of the zip codes, similar to the one in Memphis, TN (murder capital of the US) to allow us to concentrate in areas that are conducive to invest.

Market OverviewThe Los Angeles warehouse/distribution market is comprised of 476.3 million square feet in eight geographic concentrations ranging in size from the 128.0 million square foot Mid-Cities submarket to the San Fernando Valley West submarket, which accounts for 6.6 million square feet.