i.e. cash-flow, appreciation, blend of both, etc. 

I've been following the California market (quite high entry cost, even away from coast), Texas (austin cap rates too low, houston could be interesting) and Florida (seems a good blend of low entry costs and decent cap rates). 

My opinion/preference right now is a blend of risk profiles within one asset class.

so in my mind having a healthy blend of free and clear and some with debt is a nice thing to strive for.. with the ultimate goal when you think your going to live on this income the rest of your life.. you want them paid for.. one other reason come 10 to 20 years into these things Major cap ex is going to start happening..

The damage was visible as cosmetically the repair is not blended in to the rest of the floors.What assurance should I ask from the seller to ensure that the root cause of the standing water damage is taken care of ?

Slate is the new stainless @Lucas Carl , a blend of silver and black.

We meet monthly and have done a great job structuring the meetings to blend networking and sharing knowledge!

The camaraderie within the Subto community is unparalleled; it's like having a second family of like-minded individuals who are always there to support, guide, and celebrate your achievements.

I need to blend in with all the knowledgeable information that's here .

My 800 sq ft feels massive and tall but I'm sure with some landscaping it will blend back into the lot.