For every $1 of property out there, there is $20 chasing it. 2) Most of the institutions are in a holding pattern waiting to see what is going to happen with the PPIP program.

Maybe appreciation patterns are just another part of the cycle -- different areas appreciate at different times.

The bathroom floor tile will be black and white pattern.

Tenant like that usually have pattern of behavior and with little research you can find out.

Just wondering what patterns you've seen since you do so many.

It is true that theses types of expenses do not occur in any normal pattern, but it is however an expense that must be incurred to keep the building functioning properly. 

does any color or pattern show less dirt/scratches?  

Maybe there aren't patterns ,but would you say that the companies that combine all of these services tend to be solid?

In fact as I was looking at comps for the OP, I saw for the 1st time, a 2 family that fit into the same pattern.

SOL on any initial walkthrough checklist but you definitely deserve right to visit with a heads up given.Listen, you cannot keep that pattern going.