“I do not agree that appreciation is a function of chance.Appreciation is driven by the imbalance of demand and supply.

😂Plenty of lovely folks there, plus it's where Cannon Air Force Base is located, but we soon discovered that just having a base nearby didn't necessarily make for a lively real estate market.Shortly after that, we adopted our MUCHAS criteria:M - Near a military baseU - Has at least one college or universityC - Has a Costco or equivalentH - Has a hospital ranked at least as a Level II Trauma CenterA - Has a commercial airportS - Has a Sprouts (organic grocery) or equivalentThis has led us to look at often-overlooked markets like Lubbock, Texas and Augusta, Georgia.May be worth a look for you as well!

Paint and carpet are tough enough to organize remotely.

Some portfolio or private lenders may waive this rule, so it’s worth exploring.While waiting for the 6 months, finalize renovations, stabilize the property with tenants, and ensure all paperwork (leases, receipts) is organized.

I heard that BP did have something that brought together investors but I don't know what happened with it.I would really love to create something similar that EO (entrepreneur organization) for real estate investors. 

Hi all, thanks for taking the time to read and provide your ideas.I am just starting out (in the UK), and I have been reaching out to real estate investors on linkedin and facebook, organizing chats to learn more about where they started, where they see opportunities currently in our market, etc.One question which all investors asked me is: What is my strategy?

Along the same lines, the buyer who can barely qualify for the entry level SFH is acutely aware of their cash shortage and therefore are going to be less accepting of household features near the end of their useful life, even if still functional and have a stronger desire for anything that is listed as a deficiency on the inspection report to be corrected. 

Hi @Avi Manthe being a local milwaukee real estate investor here are some organizations that are worth checking out to grow your network for hard money, contractors, etc. 

You guys could also use the media to let tenants know California landlords are organizing a database of non-payers with no landlord provided written evidence of hardship to help everyone screen future tenants...and do it.

Fundamentals change neighborhood to neighborhood (i.e. appreciation potential), inventory/absorption issues may exist, rogue city council members and/or registered community organizations can make neighborhoods less appealing with little oversight which impacts value and marketability.