In nov. of last year joined BP to improve my RE iq these are the type of discussions that allow multiple perspectives from seasoned pro's and newbies a like...I'm always up to learn.  

Not to beat a dead horse, but "appreciation," without a catalyst, is a folly.

I'm also having a big RE networking event at SFSU in Nov this year where I'll have out of state investor speakers/vendors from different markets.. 

Which leads me to ask, as you have, what created the catalyst for a prospective lender that they care?

Can you make it up here in Nov?

. :( Thanks for sharing your thoughts I am afraid repairs and new construction is still made up of putting materials together, however, repairs are more uglier due to innovations of "repair" materials, if they are ripping the build materials, and replacing the same, it should be fine.

In Nov 2004 I purchased my first home in the Belair-Edison neighborhood of Baltimore City.

Welcome to the site @Akash Thakkar Bigger Pockets is the most innovative and educational site available to learn about real estate investing.All the best to you!

I'll just googled GC and this is what came up under grantcardone.com:" Grant Cardone is a New York Times bestselling author, international speaker, business innovator, social media personality and top sales trainer in the world.""

Good luck, I've heard there are some bills moving through the state legislature to actually increase taxes on business in California since presumably they all have more money from the Federal level cuts.Nothing like living in a totalitarian tax confiscatory state, great way to promote business, innovation and growth.