You do not know me from atom and have no idea what kind of character I have. 

I've been down that road with the unsavory character types.

For me, each and every property I buy is unique with individual character and potential, not a stock certificate, annuity, or corporate bond.

Demonstrates great character.

lol but you are right, real estate like any other sale job is plagued with NO's disappointments...and it takes a lot of character to succeed.

I see that sometimes investors change numbers or give different pieces of mail to make it look like it is from other investors, but I feel my main advantage in this market is the reputation and character I carry in the community.

My goal is simple: To increase the property value of the community and have some control of the characters that inhabit it.

The prices don't change much, but the character of the residents and buildings change rapidly.It's unfortunate that many out of state investors don't understand this and end up with houses on the lesser block with expectations of performance based on the better block.Do your research, spend some time in the city you want to invest in, and build a good local team.As an example in Dayton, you can get a decent SFH for 30K and rent it for 550-600.

It is out of character for me to take on 2 projects of this size at the same time but I really wanted to clean up the street due to the size of my investment on the streeet and the fact I will be looking at this property from my front yard for the foreseeable future.

I will tell you the market for renters especially directly next to the college is strong but you wiil certainly get some characters looking at your place during the process.