Local laundry mats typically have wash and fold services and there's a few companies that operate in larger cities that have laundry pick up and drop off services. 

Either way, I picked up a lot about it from an old-school book called "Investing in Real Estate with Lease Options and 'Subject-To' Deals" by Wendy Patton.

I can pick it up for a good price and the city is on board with the development as it was underway with the previous owner.

They will leave the place with thousands worth of damages, and you'll be cursing yourself as you pick up after their dog.So many investors lose money through improper management.

New to RE investing and hoping to pick up my first STR in 2024.

It also saved me when the fridge water line leaked because you pick it up, rinse it and put it back down.

Are there ways to tell if one area of a major city is appreciating in value vs another area (besides picking a dozen properties and analyzing zillow estimates (or sales comps/tax assesments, etc) ?

If you're efficiency and logistics/systems-driven, you will pick it up quickly and continuously improve. 

You pick a lender according to whom you'd like to establish a relationship with .

I think you can make a case that funds that bought a few years ago with debt thats not fixed might have some issues or cash needs.U can make the case that new buys today can pick up some deals. ??