OK, a question to everyone that's been doing this for ages (>5 to 10 yrs).Do you find now that there has been a great influx of newbies (like me) that have somewhat diminished the pool of great deals out there?

Total demand likely won't diminish, but in your analysis I would see how it looks if you have to cut your rental rate 10-15% both on your new property and the existing units.The reason I bring up the new construction is because that is what's happening here in our market. 

There are also great hardwood lookalike laminate floor panels that are super durable and give an above average look.You don’t need to be the best finish in town as there are certainly diminishing returns, but being better than average is a major advantage.

The easiest way to diminish your reputation with your cash buyers is by bringing them crappy deals.

If you been to many courses, law of diminishing return kicks in.If the education costs over $1,000, probably don't go.

North of 8% you start seeing a diminishing quality in tenet and deferred maintenance.

With everything else in life, there is always a point of diminishing returns where it might make sense to sell or exchange what was once considered a good, stable cashflowing property into something else because it a) no longer fits into your personal investment philosophy, or b) no longer conforms to the 1-2% rule for cashflow.

There comes a point where learning all the time hits a point of diminishing returns.I have some experience with real estate investing and am in the process of growing my portfolio and deconstructing the practices of more successful brokers and investors.

Great news that the son was there as it diminishes the Elder Abuse issue.Bad news.

If you have reached the highest potential return or at least a point of dramatic diminishing returns then figure out how to do something else.