Observing that the business consistently attracted a loyal clientele, coupled with high profit margins on services rendered, I saw an opportunity.

Most people like to be sold to not judged while looking for apartments-- But still observe behaviors like timeliness, politeness, appreciation, or rudeness, and entitlement.6) use the credit report to check for undisclosed previous addresses and debt load -- don't worry so much about credit score.7) Search for unacceptable social media postings.I would consider applicants with one eviction but not two and I would call previous landlords and listen to what they had to say about the tenant.

I don't intend this to be a personal critique on any one agent, its more of an observation on the industry in general, and the things people do in markets (particularly strong sellers markets). 

I don't follow either closely, but just being observant living a few miles down the road, it's a lukewarm market.

While that would corroborate my own observations on the ground and what I've been hearing, I haven't seen any statistical evidence.

I don't have concrete data on this, it is just my observation. 

Just some observations based on my experience.

Investors share various reasons for how they qualify income producing assets, but from my personal interactions and observation, the 1% rule is raised more than any other reason.

I just want to go and observe a couple and see the progress 

My observations are anecdotal of course...