Hi Jasmine,When I first started out, this is what I did to learn about the area:1) Talk to real estate agents to learn about the values2) Talk to neighbors of the subject property that I was interested in3) Talk to corner grocery/convenience store about the neighborhood4) Drive through the area during daylight AND after dark on weekdays and weekends5) Talk to someone at the local police department about the particular street I was investing in6) I would ask the person I spoke with at the local police department that if they had money available, would they invest in the property7) Talk to the local building department to see if there are any issues with other building on the street8) Talk to other local investors about investing in the are9) What are some of the fundamentals that make the area a good long term investmentI am sure there are more, but these are the things that I can think of.Good luck!!

The fundamentals look good.

Because the fundamentals might all be the same but what are the actual stumbling blocks in a market different to international markets.At the moment there is a sense of an economic downfall in South Africa, People are cutting down on there spendage, houses are being sold or foreclosure is being set up.

To answer your original question:Many of the all-age mobile home park investment structural advantages / fundamentals still exist for 55+ communities. 

I just finished my fundamentals portion and will be scheduling the exam in another week or two.

I've found that fundamental analysis of stocks isn't all that different than real estate investment analysis.  

The older crowd focuses more on the fundamentals and less on the many shortcuts and terms commonly used today.

-How well do you know basic business fundamentals?

Signing up for a class from someone trying to convince you that real estate is dead is akin to paying for a seminar from someone telling you the world is flat or the Earth is at the center of our Solar System.There are no secrets to real estate investing, and no matter what someone tries to convince you of . . . learn the fundamentals (here, via books, a local mentor, or through some other means) and avoid the bright shiny objects that salesmen in the information industry try to flash before your eyes.Good luck.

Importance of Understanding Your Target MarketWhile many real estate investors and landlords have very optimistic viewpoints, the underlying fundamentals may be weakening.