I have observed the older appraisers often have a outdated view of values especially in recently appreciating communities. 

Then separately I calculated the appreciation against each home value observation in the ZHVI dataset against its value 10 years earlier for each month.

Here are my unsolicited thoughts / observations.

Let me walk you through some exciting trends that I’ve observed firsthand, which could shape the future of your portfolio.1.

This is a touchy subject.If you observed specific concerning behaviors during interactions, such as rudeness, aggression, or disrespect for property, these could potentially be valid reasons for rejection if documented properly.You should add one very important things to do on your checklist, past landlord references and it must be legit and find out why they aren't there any longer.

We've observed a certain and different price at each place that below which we get difficult guests.

We got to know each other, I observed him working and managing his company and crews, while inspected all the resale and rental projects.

If you do choose to invest out of state, the best advice I could give you based on what I have observed running a local real estate group here for over a decade is build your own team.

@Basit Siddiqi@Joaquin Camarasa@Bruce LynnA few observations/opinions on the topics discussed from a resident of the 51th state of the US (Canada - LOL) and investing in Spain:1.

Some of the hottest areas I've observed include Temple, Kyle, and East Austin.