The other disappointment as a prospective investor in PPR is that his book could not be more loving of leverage and the ability to maximize returns by using OPM.

Larger cities offer better infrastructure, such as international airports, interstate highways, and a broader talent pool, making them attractive to businesses and tenants.Avoid Rent ControlRent control laws can hinder your ability to adjust rents to match inflation, limit tenant screening, and complicate evictions.

He also doesn't control regulations in the states/cities, but his attempts to cut regulations may trickle down and impact personal property rights and people's ability to use their properties as they see fit.

As someone who used to work in SEO, I can see that the structure, length, and comparison format are classic SEO techniques.

There shouldn't be a real need to often get on the phone with the tenants so requiring this (i you are) may be hurting your ability to rent your place through FF.

Strictly advice to move forward in these ventures.Your attitude may be the best thing about your ability going forward. 

The Sampling Method is typically used for properties with nearly identical blueprints such as fast food chains or nursing facilities.EXPERIENCE OR “RULE OF THUMB” APPROACHThis approach is based upon the specialist’s experience in the industry and their ability to estimate the costs.

If you’re confident in your ability to find undervalued properties, using the equity in your homes can provide the leverage you need.

The ability to manage investments requires a desire.

There are situations where it is more beneficial to end the current lease and start a new one (ability to change lease terms, rent amount etc), and there are situations where it makes more sense to just do an addendum.