If you are disciplined you could probably "retire" by 35 or 40 and travel all you want not having to worry about money because you acquired enough properties early on to facilitate this life style. 

Most of them will only look at higher end stuff.And the other investors that own in those areas most likely self manage.This is one of the main reason why we started in house PM.We only manage what we sell tho.Might look at taking on other business as I think I have the C and D class management style down packed.Will just need 5 full time alpha characters to pound the doors.So still a while away :)Thanks and have a great day.

Style greatly affects costs.Materials LaborPermit fees (sometimes these are higher than materials)Financing costsEveryone brings different experiences and skills to the table, each region of the country has their own influences on labor and materials costs, etc.

If it is then your next step is to find a geo-tech engineering firm and an environmental engineering firm.

Bret is right on, a "comp" is a comparable sale, just to add a bit.Comps must be selected based on time of sale, location, style and comparability to the subject property, the subject property or "subject" is the one you are comparing the comps to.An ideal comp is a sale within three months and within the same subdivision, or within 1 mile.

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The V2 would seem to have great appeal in my local market, as they feature clean, European styling and a variety of desirable options including the possibility of multi-family units.

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He has an Economic Confidence Model that in the past has been pretty accurate.I of course hope things improve and government stops spending money and printing it like its going out of style.

A lot of this depends upon your own personality and negotiating style.