Cities with limited land for expansion have higher appreciation than those with abundant, low-cost land where new construction is preferred.

Buyer preferences are shifting towards energy-efficient homes, smart home features, and open-concept designs, so incorporating these elements can increase appeal.

Shelf LLCs are pre-established entities like you mentioned in your post.However, if you prefer to avoid setting up shelf LLCs, using land trusts can be a simple and effective alternative.

Preferably high density multifamily.*12 townhomes *8 single families.

For those with properties (preferably duplexes in Cleveland) do you usually rent places with appliances (fridge, stove, etc.) already included or do you ask tenants to bring their own (mostly section 8).

I am currently in Jacksonville, FL, but my preference is for downtown St.

Our preferred heat is gas hot air, gas boilers, and heat pumps.  

I'm going to assume you aren't talking about bank financing, but rather, investor/partner funds.I prefer to keep other peoples' money out whenever possible.

Quote from @Amanda Nelson: Hello - I found a very compelling investment property and the agent and her preferred lender are suggesting that the VA loan currently on the property is assumable by a real estate investor.

They are my preferred lender if I'm not using private capital for a deal.