The numbers seem promising on paper, but I’m hoping to gather insights from locals or experienced investors who know the area well before moving forward.One thing that has caught my attention is the rental landscape.

You can find higher ROI (on paper) here and probably in other cities…but the probability of actually collecting rent significantly decreases.

Point - things on paper (or patents) don't always work that way in the real world. 

Perhaps NBC knows someone who invested $200,000 for a longer period, and that person would be able to share a something worth pen to paper.

So I would give all of the their walking papers, bring your unit up to market or slightly below, and get it rented to a good tenant.

Hello Allen,Last year, we conducted a study with a few clients and produced a white paper.

On paper, it sounds like a good deal, but I worry that you are doing this all on a spreadsheet and not in real life.

They don't have time to sit around wondering whether to keep those old boxes of used toilet paper rolls.

Real estate isn’t just numbers on paper; it’s about people and their preferences, which can be hyper-local.Your insights reinforce the importance of disciplined investing and doing the homework to understand your specific market nuances.

Lending on mortgages.. buying bad paper.. new builds ?