As i was driving through the neighborhood scoping the area out i noticed a new shiny fire department.

Drive around and called the realtor How did you finance this deal?

That's the drunk driver saying the car just wouldn't drive straight. 

Focus on factors like what is driving cities to grow both in population and economics.

I didn't have much money, and not much experience but I used my background in finance to put together a syndication and buy an old office building and drive thru on .59 acres with the purpose of developing housing.My passion was creating housing in a city with under 2% vacancy and skyrocketing housing costs.

DealMachine is a powerful tool for real estate investors, especially for finding off-market deals through driving for dollars.

. 🤷🏼‍♂️ Credit scores can be misleading when screening tenants, as many lack the term loans (like mortgages) that drive high scores.

From what I read in The Economist, these Sun Belt regions often see steady population growth which can drive healthy rent appreciation.

Certain amenities can drive bookings (e.g. having a hot tub) but don't necessarily improve guest satisfaction.  

But again, dedicated crews drive reno costs down.If you can connect with a flipper in your area (quick out your local REIG) and ask to come along when they scope out a job, you will get more from one or two trips than from a dozen books.