You can point out spots like nail holes where they hung pictures, dirty spots in the apartment needing cleaning, blown outlets they are overusing, etc.

I know a lot of Chicago investors are here too; but if you were in my spot would you recommend Chicago as prices are too high and I have never been to the city moving next year.

Where are you most concerned about your blind spots?

More complex than it needs to be, I know, but what else is new when dealing with the City of Chicago...Nicolas, it looks like there is some "spot zoning" within the proximity and the first thing I would recommend would be reaching out to your Alderman.

I have heard that the sweet spot is a 4 bed 2 bath section 8 in Memphis.

OOS is risky at any level, then when you add the other variables, Sec 8, property managers, it's too rich for my blood.

I have friends in each spot and think they could help me build a great team.

Too often, I just hear people say they are "looking for a good deal", but defining that good deal in a specific area makes it much easier to spot. 

If it discharges 5 foot from the building and there is a low spot running back to the building, then it is going down hill back to the building.

Additionally, trying to spot paint even a white wall with white paint doesn't work, let alone other colors.