But again, condo's sell on "comps" and apartments ( i know you listed a 3 unit in your example but regardless) typically trade at what they make.

I'm an antiquarian by trade but my family is planning on going into business in the real estate industry.

I am a mechanical engineer by trade but currently hold a project manager position for small to medium capital projects.

This also explains why publically traded Reits into SFRs only invest in A,B areas and not C, D areas generally.

However, I've quickly realized this rat race that I'm in to trade hours for dollars which is not how I want to live the rest of my life.

He is targeting small private businesses, and yes, buildings like the One World Trade Center, that was built to honor 9/11 victims and more.

We have been incorporating Passivhaus/EnerPHit ideas and practices into our retrofits as our knowledge increases; materials and equipment becomes available (cost effectively) here in North America; and the mindset, knowledge and skills of our trades improve with respect to energy efficiency.If the cost is equal or less than renovating a house to current code standards, then it would follow that renting that house would provide a better return on investment.

You are talking trade secrets right there ;-) Took me learning certains signs and tokens to able to find the right person to facilitate any "creative" deals that I do!

I do have a question, I was looking at some lenders that work in the WA area and I found one, but he wants me to sign up for a system with him that would "teach" me the trade and then he would help me find financing.

I am interested in the flipping market as i'm very able to do the work and the work i cant do, i have friends who are in the trades who i can count on to help with the work that needs to be done the right way.