I use a pro , and have read some books but long term strategy and planning is something i always need to try and brush up on. 

Another example: real time data vs static listIf you collect leads with a website and contact the lead in 5 minutes your conversions will be good right?

This works OK for relatively static and simple investments like a private placement or crowdfund, but can become rather cumbersome and expensive with a more time sensitive and transaction intensive asset such as a rental property.

It can be difficult for the agent and later the home inspector to check the roof - chimney, flashings, valleys: I sometimes use my windshield brush to clean the edge, so at least I can see the condition and age of the shingles.On the other hand, you can spot houses with poor insulation from your car driving down the street.

This works OK for relatively static and simple investments like a private placement or crowdfund, but can become rather cumbersome and expensive with a more time sensitive and transaction intensive asset such as a rental property.

But to paint Detroit with a broad brush because you haven't done your due diligence with the numbers or statistics is a mistake on your part.

It's more than just slapping some paint on a brush or roller and throwing it around).2.  

The arv I kept static because as it is there is no rehab to really do having 3/4 of the unit filled.

With Denver historically appreciating 6% annually for the last 40 years, you still look good for a long-term buy and hold, and rents will eventually catch up to your static mortgage payment, but it's important to have the right expectations. 

If you're going to have just a blog, make sure it's designed well, implementing static pages and different page formats, so that it will present itself as a more traditional-looking site.