The vacancies, rougher tenant base, unstable incomes, higher crime and more blight areas.

Yes, there are times they do win and make money, but not on a frequent bases in my experience.  

What is advantageous is someone that is good at underwriting and unbiased (only analyzes the deal based on the underwriting without other emotions).Note i have a fair amount of experience and plan to place a competitive offer tomorrow that the underwriting dictates not placing a competitive offer.  

That means making calculated numbers based decisions, not emotional ones.

It is a sure thing that you will have success simply based on your introspection!

That is what the valuation is based on.

Based on that premise. 1.  

Hey Jason - if it's a 1-4 unit, you would need to value it based off the sales comp approach (assuming the buyer is using debt financing).

However, I shudder at the popular suggestion to sell some of your investments for tax purposes, often coming from commission-based brokers and financial advisors.

You could find yourself with a 2 year above market rate lease with no way to STR the property.With all that being said, here are some things I would do based on your question.A pitch deck needs to be simple and concise.