That's why I prefer absolute dollar appreciation rather than percent.   

I have one rental and actively looking to invest in another property, preferably a duplex in the Detroit area.  

I’m looking to connect with:Partners who can bring resources or experience to the table while I handle the heavy lifting of deal-finding, analysis, and management.Investors interested in deals with clear strategies and long-term potential.While I’d prefer to build a portfolio for the long haul, I understand the market always has buyers.

Not to mention our building standards remain for most part that of colonial times, why, who knows, we just don't like to embrace brick block and cement for some reason and prefer sticks still. 

Also, in a mainstream asset class like value-added multifamily, I see no reason to take a risk on a sponsor that doesn't have full real estate cycle experience or that lost anything more than a small amount of money (and prefer no money lost).

Despite having photos available, many prospective tenants still prefer to see the unit in person to get a better sense of where they'll be staying. 

Our take on this topic, and the one time we deviated from our preferred.  

You can also look into REITS but I prefer owning my asset and not sharing with anyone I'm not in business with. 

For home protection I prefer a 20 gauge pump action.

It all comes down to preferences.