.), included amenities, parking (on-street, surface or enclosed), current tenant base (young professional, family oriented, senior housing, etc.) as well as those factors that may be unique to the specific municipality or neighborhood.Using the above guidelines should prove helpful in assembling the preferred comp set, and will provide the most accurate insight into the current competitive environment.In a follow-up article, we will discuss the best methodology to use to determine how the subject property is positioned relative to the properly chosen comps.

I was curious what anyone's thoughts were in investing property that was car maintenance orientated. 

The group is more oriented towards new investors, people learning the ropes, etc... more 'group think' type discussions and question/answer time.

Not to be a negative Nancy, but I am really struggling with the lack of professionalism that so many service oriented companies/businesses show.  

We will probably just buy large rugs every 5 years from the Home Depot for the living room.

Simple items like tables, lamps, paintings, mirrors, plants, and rugs in the main living space creates a welcoming feel during an open house and in pictures.

Two of the agents in the team are big in the commercial and multifamily space for this market.Is there a way I could predominantly niche myself into being more investor-oriented?

We run a highly responsive and customer service oriented Class A urban portfolio, and our turnover is 50% annually.

Whether that is the case depends on the usage, current cost per KWh for existing utility and the available roof space as well as its orientation.

I would personally prefer to have a nice reliable low/ no income tenant over a spoiled rich brat student who's father is an affluent lawyer that can drag you down the court's corridors as if you were a rug doll.