I know the secret, which is our low unemployment, low taxes, low cost of living, low crime rate, low traffic, family values and great community. 

@David Zheng, My experience with real estate in general is that it is very secretive.

They supply comps using SFR criteria and that's not how MFUs are evaluated.MFU 5+ comps show GSI, (NOI sometimes), cost per unit, Cash on Cash and Cap rate.Little secret for your research efforts: ASK for everything, but GIVE nothing and then listen / read the data.  

Chris Clothier - While many people might shy away from divulging "their secrets," I appreciate you being so candid with your use of the site and how it has benefited you.

You can't expect 100% of a broker/agents time and attention when you aren't returning the same.I would speak with the agent and tell them about your expectations.Make sure they understand.Brokers/agents aren't psychic.You might give off the impression that you are happy with the service but secretly wish you were getting more.The agent might just believe you like to look at the properties and then send to her for review.There is no blame to go around when communication is not crystal clear on what is expected.

@Brian GibbonsDo you want me to spill the secret sauce here, amigo?

I'd say at least once a month I dream that I suddenly "remembered" a property I own (it's usually something extra cool like a castle or a huge house with secret passages) but I haven't been collecting rent or watching it.

MikeOH comes off as the Bill Gates on the forum that knows how to do it, but it is his little secret.

Would you share you secrets or tricks of the trade or just try to take advantage labor available?

Oh and being from Chicago, I secretly cheer for McNabb (after all he is a chicago boy).