Again, fair play for a major business like this, but it's the old guard who have held up the forums for years, even with their technological ineptitude.

Being fairly new to land lording I felt the need to gather a bit more insight from other seasoned professional with how to proceed, but you're absolutely right. 

., privileged communication) and Youngstowner (where omerta is still a thing), I sometimes learn things I cannot discuss.

Keep an eye on those delinquency rates and ensure that the property manager is proactive in rent collection.Maintaining open lines of communication with property managers is also part of the process.

2.How can I better evaluate and communicate an investor’s return on investment (ROI)?

See the chart from Fair Isaac Company (FICO) below: FICO Score Pct of Population Default Probability 800 or more 13.00% 1.00% 750-799 27.00% 1.00% 700-749 18.00% 4.40% 650-699 15.00% 8.90% 600-649 12.00% 15.80% 550-599 8.00% 22.50% 500-549 5.00% 28.40% Less than 499 2.00% 41.00% Source: Fair Isaac CompanyAccording to this chart, investors should use corresponding vacancy+tenant-nonperformance factors of approximately 5% for Class A rentals, 10% for Class B and 20% for Class C.To address Class C payment challenges, many industry "experts" are now selling programs to newbie investors about how Section 8 tenants are the cure.

Clear communication and legal safeguards are essential for a successful partnership.

@Harish Verma You make a fair point about interest rates of late for comparing one investment against another based on the sellers’ stated cap rates.

These are you law abiding, working, fair % families probably plenty with US born kids. 

Things like a new roof can range - here in Philadelphia where i do a lot of work, our flat rubber rowhome roofs are fairly inexpensive and standard . . .