After a while, you will know just from looking at the listing or a drive by if you are in the ball park. 

YOU drive every single property before you bid. 

Testing them out see how it goes, but initial experience has been very good.

Show current rent rates versus other drive up competition.  

Hi Natasha, these areas in Columbus—North Linden, South of Main, Vassor Village, Woodland Park, MT Vernon, Milo-Grogan, Franklinton, Merrion Village, Hungarian Village, Southern Orchards, Driving Park, Olde Towne East, Franklin Park, King Lincoln, Old Oaks, and Livingston Park—are prime spots for quick gentrification and great long-term buy and holds.

The key is to test, test, test until it works.

The Major international border project is nearly complete called the "Gordie Howe International Bridge" This will increase the connectivity between Detroit and Windsor Ontario and create synergy which will change both riverfronts and the surrounding neighborhoods "As one of Canada’s most significant infrastructure projects, the Gordie Howe International Bridge is creating thousands of jobs and driving economic activity today and will serve as an important trade corridor for Canada and the U.S. once complete and for generations to come.

Yes you can you need to pass both tests. 7 days or less and the material participation test which I have outlined above 

Curious to hear what drives your decisions!

Many multifamily projects face challenges, including rising interest rates, operational inefficiencies, and decreased valuations, which drive the growing need for alternative financing solutions.This environment presents a unique opportunity for mezzanine debt and preferred equity investors.