Education is vital in a competitive market.

@Chad Lowans If you want to take on a partner it's vital to establish a contract or agreement that clearly states who does what.

I recently listened to a podcast wherein an out of state investor referenced google maps in order to judge the vitality of a given neighborhood, but I have qualms with putting my (and my partner's) money behind a virtual litmus test of a neighborhood.

Am I missing anything vital?

Its like when you go in for surgery and they take all of your vitals, but until they cut you open, they really don't know.Also, ask to speak to some of their passives.

I've been reviewing a ton of deals in the past few weeks in the Pittsburgh area, and I definitely can appreciate how vital underwriting taxes into the deal can be. 

Growing my network is vital for me at this moment in time. 

Geared towards investors, not homeowners, it has a lot of the vital information like how much rent is being collected, expenses, NOI and Cap Rate.

Finding a good, reliable contractor is vital.

A fiscally sound city will have cash reserves which helps with vitalization projects and encouraging jobs into the city.Taking the first step is the hardest.