I'm also concerned older homes have already seen their biggest jump in capital appreciation and don't have as much potential for price growth compared to newer homes.What are your thoughts on older homes?

Sellers can feel your energy—let them see your passion for finding the best solution for their situation.Have Empathy: Selling a home can be emotional.

Potential redevelopment or ADU play. 

There are never full photos of the mechanicals and basement and roof line so you will never have even a bare inkling of what the potential repairs will be.

If your giving away 30% of Gross, that severely eats into your potential profits. 

This falls under that category, by not keeping the heat on, you are ignoring basic maintenance and creating a potential risk.

In the meantime, most of my capital is tied up and I am looking to be Super creative and I have absolutely the time and energy to cold call until i find someone that is game...even if i got to get a property in Alaska.

One potential mentor I had one phone call with and never contacted him again. 

Are there any key factors or metrics you look for when analyzing a neighborhood's potential?

@Tim Delaney is an investor in the Buffalo market and shares many of your views on its long term potential!