He attributes a lot of his success to his ability to raise money and his system of breaking down his returns so that it can include every benefit that real estate can provide appreciation, depreciation, amortization and cash flow.

Also, it would require a localized/granular attribute, though perhaps if a more global system was developed, members could check localities based perhaps on a prospective tenant's past residence(s) listing. 

I'd like to attribute my tenant's lack of cleanliness and care to their busy schedules, however when I come around most of them are sitting around watching tv, doing nothing at all.

Vikram the attributes you describe are certainly important attributes that would set an investor apart and increase the likelihood of their success.Seems to me that motivation is apart of this, understanding what makes for a good investor and how to become successful at investing.I always hate to pigeonhole anyone because it seems to me the most successful are those that have been different, been creative and been willing to go against main stream thinking.

@Connor Williams I have found over the years realtors are a strange bread of individuals there are a lot of normal ones but the vast majority are strange characters.  

They're choosing to rent out their current home instead of selling it to buy their next house.39% of buyers prefer to rent out their last home than sellExperts are attributing this to the refinancing boom.

I work in Fort Collins, and it has some great attributes.

You should be able to provided you possess the other things needed like character, credit, capacity, etc.  

Though it's the subjective through your own experience which will mold your character and have an important role in your success.Hope that helps, good luck!

Back in 1988 my wife and I would buy a lot that had some personality or character and then design a home ourselves, turn it over to a draftsman for a complete set of plans and then build it as a spec home.