I'm sure someone is always going to have a conflict with whatever night is chosen so I'd say just pick a date and go with it. 

The neighborhood was specifically chosen because I was certain it would appreciate, and it has not disappointed. 

People are visual and walking into a small empty house versus a small house with furniture and decor professionally chosen and placed makes a huge difference in how people feel about a place.

You don't want your furnace, hot water and materials to walk away.You must get with a local team and coach/mentor in your chosen market.

I have chosen to do 500 forum posts by the end of next year which is about one to two posts a day; anybody can do that and if I don't do that I know I am lazy.

You will have to recapture depreciation taken.Other than those stumbling blocks it's a good plan and one that many have chosen.

My college-educated daughters now realize that real estate investing is a better career path than their chosen professions.

(Not to mention it would go a long way in giving my wife a little confidence in pushing on in this direction.)Below is what I've chosen as criteria on List Serve, resulting in 310 properties on the list. 

This out-of-towner thinks the returns look good, rental market looks strong, and these neighborhoods have good access to transit, shops, etc.I would love some advice from those who are currently investing in these neighborhoods, or from those who have chosen to stay away from these neighborhoods.

How is the starting bid chosen?