Originally posted by @Ronald Allen Barney:One of us is trying to give investors an unrealistic expectation of what a similar effort will net them, and that one isn't me.Sorry Ronald,  I read a sweeping  all inclusive statement as if it were speaking for all.

While I agree people work in an employment at will 'leave and or better yourself if you desire more' environment, basic wages not subsidized by tips apparently needs to be adopted. 

The interest rate environment is very additive to this right now. 

Discomfort that improves the living condition and property (repairs/maintenance) is different from discomfort that interferes with the peaceful enjoyment of one's living environment (constantly barking dogs).

If your tenant is late in rent or not caring for the property, it is because you have created an environment where it is acceptable.

I’m looking for someone who has figured out a formula for success in that environment.

I prefer to invest locally, and the environment has changed over the last couple of years.

Now, it appears buyers have abnormally swung the other direction this summer as they became re-engaged with their former lives in what, at the time, appeared to be a post-pandemic environment.

And lets not kid ourselves this is a tough environment right now with restricted inventory etc. 

Not in this market environment.