Once it was one of the largest cities in the United States and is home to many famous people, companies, and an awesome craft beer/home brewing scene, which is another passion of mine.It’s had a long string of difficulties since it was one of the US’s largest cities, but at the core it’s an easy city to love.

If you can't get the piece out, you can simple fold the top into the hole and patch over it. if you want to re-install the rail into the deck, you may have to have new holes core drilled into the concrete. 

I, personally, favor Equity's model, although full disclosure: I am biased because my company does a good amount of business with their Seattle portfolio.What they are doing currently, is shedding their outlying, sub-urban properties and concentrating on maintaining/upgrading their high-rise, urban core buildings.

Recently a pre sale building in the downtown core (premium, high rise, luxury building that won't be completed until 2019) sold out in a week (after foreign buyer tax was implemented) and some of those units were up as high as $900 per square foot.Things were going crazy here fast so I think the cooling off period is good but I don't think we'll see any kind of substantial long term drop in the market.

There are also some damaged doors that have to be replaced which is a minor expense considering that hollow core slab doors are only around $35 each and I prep them myself for install.

Make a compelling case.

I could see how their offer could be compelling to a retail seller.As others have said, their criteria is pretty specific, ie no gated properties, > than a certain age, no pool, only certain areas etc.Nonetheless, I think they could be a significant disruptor in the industry.  

She filed a not guilty plea, so the judge gave her a trial for the money, but evicted her on the spot by giving the landlord an immediate possession - Meaning in 72 hours she was removed but still has to go to court to over the money, which was the core of the case. 

I specialize in 5-50 units in the core urban area of Houston so I'm very familiar with the niche you're going after.

The BP meetup has many newbies, but there is a good core of experienced investors.