I'd recommend researching areas to see that they have:- Low unemployment- High demand for housing - relatively low inventory- local job creation/booming local economy- high avg/median income- increasing population- low average days-on-market (DOM)- history of rent and property value increases YOY- low crime- highly-rated schools (or above average)I'd compare the target neighborhood to surrounding neighborhoods and/or nearest metro areas. 

Were you targeting a single family home or multi-family property? 

.- **Set Clear Goals**: Define what you want to achieve with your real estate investments.

@Nathan G.Good question. 12,500sf: I have found that that is the min number of square footage where you can automate a facility and still achieve close to maximum efficiency with expense ratio.

Partner Driven added value to the Curran St deal by investing $11,000 in targeted renovations.

This is determined by the location, the tenant segment you target and the companies they work for.In the rest of this post, I will explain how to select the investment location, tenant segment, and property, as well as the information needed and the sources.Selecting an Investment Location or CityThe investment location is your most crucial investment decision, not the property itself.

I know that can be a trap for many now, because, to put the shame of their impoverished pasts behind them, they take on oversized mortgages and car payments and loads of lifestyle expenses that keep them living paycheck to paycheck forever.What have you had to unlearn along the way to achieving your own goals?

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

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