But from what people tell me, you need 2 union electricians to change a light bulb and a city inspector to confirm it was done right (Emphasis through exaggeration of course).  

Another unknown is what will Global Warming do to prices? 

To deny climate change outright is foolish.However, the degree of change is so minuscule that it would never be noticed in several lifetimes.Do not be surprised if 10 years from now the media will tout warnings of a global ice age.Just look at history:https://anhonestclimatedebate.wordpress.com/2009/08/02/climate-change-alarmism-timelin/

@Scott Hensley id definitely emphasis not only inspecting/walking all units but pulling all leases and making sure they are tenant verifiedQuick side question, are you using a management company?

I also would rather establish a good working relationship with my tenants with an emphasis on communication rather than try to nickel and dime them for every fee I could justify charging them.

This is how I would categorize lenders with some basic limiting underwriting factors:Banks/credit units - long seasoning, GLOBAL DTI, rigid documentation, good/long-term ratesTier 1 private money (institutional private money) - Short seasoning, property DTI, rigid doc, good/long-term rates (not as low as banks)Tier 2 private money (institutional private money) - Short seasoning, NO DTI, asset based, moderate doc, higher long term ratesTier 3 private money (institutional private money - bridge term lending, typically interest only type loans for 12-24 months. 

The podcasts’ emphasis on spelling out your goals, getting some exercise, and then reading (I just finished The One Thing) to help you achieve your goals is something that keeps me focused and motivated.

@Matt RayThere are a lot of different factors to consider and what you place emphasis on will largely depend on your RE investing goals, risk tolerance and available cash for property purchase.

Las Vegas will have its first major national sports team (NHL), Faraday Future is a new electric car company that is building a huge manufacturing facility, (not putting a lot of emphasis on this because it can possibly flop you know like Fisker).

Rental Returns and Cap appreciation rates varies depending on the country you choose to purchase.Markets that tend to be less dependent on credit are faring better with the global credit crisis.According to the recent survey by AFIRE predict that foreign investors in real estate expect to spend in '09 than in '08.