It's very easy for us to lose sight of these truths and blame performance on over-saturation and legislation.

Meaning once they get properly underwritten they'll be pressing DTI limits.Those two are not going to be reason the pent up demand gets exercised; if rates drop significantly and quickly it's for a net negative reason and likely job loss so those "pre" qualified and approved are likely on shaky grounds and buyer expectation shifts happen to the one's that are extremely well qualified. 

Look at median household incomes, look at market economy base and diversification, look at what's being done to protect and grow economic performance, just run the #'s and the message should be crystal clear. 

Or has it performed as advertised?

The influx of foreign investments explains in large part why countries like Spain and Portugal are now economically performing better than the likes of Germany and France.

They don't deserve my money if they can't perform those tasks. 

Just like when evaluating a potential purchase you should be performing the same due diligence with rents.

My 22 year old son will be leading his second rehab and will be performing his first live-in rehab.  

Background: purchased property with inherited tenants. Tenant had bf living with them I made bf sign lease amendment to be on lease. Tenant informed me they would be leaving February first. (M2M Lease)A couple days la...

You can get away with using 5% for Class A tenants, but we use 10% for Class B and lower. 3) Tenant Payment Performance: you didn't mention this, but it is important!