Alternatively, there is a fairly limited supply of people needing laundromats, hence the reason you don't see them everywhere.  

Yes, up, it's simple obvious supply demand metrics. 

I brought him everything - paint, supplies, etc.

A friend of mine had an earth moving business , worth about 10 million .

My guess is these guys have no idea what they are doing, will dig about 30 feet and then drop off the face of the earth when they figure out they vastly underpriced the job, and especially will do so when you tell them you were thinking $250 was closer to the value 🤣

Any portion of cash flow may be discounted and collected for a period certain.As to education, you are not going to learn the aspects of the "Paper Game" from any guru program on the face of this earth.

Second, I look at listing photos and Google Earth Street View to assess the condition further.Third, I determine a rehab scope and run it by my agent.I have my agent, inspector, and contractor walk the property together.

I'd want to know more information to make a good recommendation, but it sounds like you would have a strong argument if everything else is the same except for location.MP tasksTenant Management:Showing properties, screening applicants, and preparing leasesWelcoming tenants and addressing inquiriesCollecting rent and managing evictionsProperty Maintenance:Cleaning, repairs, and inspectionsAdministrative & Marketing:Supervising staff, purchasing supplies, and promoting rentals (ads and website)

Just like our BANKERS validate and question our deal analysis, you need to be the BANKER.Majority of the Syndication failures going on right now are due to either Short-term financing used on longer term projects- in a period of extreme interest rate hikes, material Inflation, or Covid related supply chain or personnel issues.You as the BANKER, know that all of the above should have been covered by the Syndicator and by you the BANKER. 

They already replaced the head of the EPA (sorry earth) and now have there eyes on Jerome Powell.