Demographic trends, economy, jobs, automation, robot cars..

I'm originally from Western PA as well (Slippery Rock) and now reside in Atlanta.Here is how I am looking at it along with the assumptions I am making:1) I think the growth prospects are better in the Atlanta market than Pittsburgh from a pure demographics standpoint.2) I estimate your return on equity at 7.2% currently3) Over the long haul appreciation is going to take you further when it comes to net worth than cashflow will4) Doubling of the roofs is doubling the expensesThings to consider:1) What is the year built of your Atlanta property vs. what you could replace it with in PGH?

After some creative landscaping (and a lot of guacamole), it became one of my best rental properties.From my experiences, here are a few tidbits:Do Thorough Research: Before the auction, I dove deep into property records.

., appliances, fixtures, landscaping) into shorter depreciation categories (5, 7, or 15 years) rather than the standard 27.5 or 39 years for real estate.2.

., landscaping/signage, plumbing, google pin ownership, are there any major capex items, etc4.

Sure, blockchain's secure, but it's not perfect, and navigating this whole new tech landscape seems like it could be a bit dicey, until proven.

My issue with fourplxes is that based on tenant demographic rent per unit is quite low.

I'm wondering if there's a way a show other demographics and statistics that drive the growth to those areas. 

Likely just light cosmetic, fix ups, bath and kitchen remodel, landscaping. 

Technology today allows us to access detailed information and resources remotely, which makes it possible to make well-informed decisions even from a distance.Memphis is a city with a lot of hidden gems and under-the-radar opportunities that many investors miss out on simply because they’re not familiar with the local landscape.