We’ll use these as visual aids in our presentations to investors, during dispo of fix and flips, and for our property managers to show prospective out-of-town tenant leads. 

First impressions matter and presenting a property in its best light can attract potential buyers and increase its market value.

I know Virginia Beach is attractive but that average price for Alexandria strikes me as rather low.

.  :-)We’re doing just fine and we’re attracting more Californians than we need. 

The barrier to entry is lower so they seem attractive, and to the person who knows what they are doing, they can be very profitable.

I run a facebook group on MTR"s with 3.5k people and many have had the same experience. it's not to say you can't find success on FF but the demographic of who you're trying to attract might not be on that platform. 

I am in Ontario Canada, but looking to explore the Ohio market due to its proximity to Toronto and very attractive cap rates. 

Neutral colors work well, and energy-efficient upgrades not only attract buyers but can also qualify for tax benefits.

This is unsightly and can attract pests. 

So add the advertised high rate of return when things are good when money can flow out to investors, plus celebrities at their investment forums and it seems very attractive.