Real estate investment is always a matter of perspective and strategy, and the current market environment is no exception.

These types of properties can still appreciate an exceptional amount if you pick the right area.

Is it worth it to deliver an exceptional customer experience if 1) no one expects it and 2) it could impact profitability? 

With the exception of a few cities and areas, Italy is one of the rare places where tan estate prices have been going down over the last 15 - 20 years.

There are some exceptions to having a pool like if the house is a block from the beach or it's in a downtown area. 

Hello Kyle,When screening applications for the properties that I manage, I always look for:- Income of at least 3 times the monthly rent (verified through the employer)- Credit score of 580+- Rental verification with past landlords (no outstanding balances, no late payments, and the property left in acceptable condition)- No history of collections, evictions, or criminal offenses- No overdue debt (except medical debt)I have found this screening standard very helpful when finding tenants who pay on time and treat the property well!

I have decided to send a mailer to ALL my existing tenants informing them of this policy as my existing referred tenants have all been exceptional.

Sounds like a lot of losers except the guy who thought he bought a duplex but was actually a triplex. 

Everything went really well except for the fact that they sold the loan to a hedge fund before closing and the hedge fund's fees were added to the loanguys fees and it all added up quite a bit so I changed my mind at the closing table and used a private lender that is friends with the closing attorney. 

What this model does is provide funding by sharing future income, without adding debt and, except for those about income gathering to the platform, without adding repayment obligations to the property owner.