Real estate is one of the few investments where the average Joe or Jane can dramatically increase their returns by playing to their strengths. 

Certainly doesn't mean it can't happen but it is surely overly dramatic. 

The choice by the prior landlord to allow their tenants to live dramatically under market rents makes me into the bad guy if I go in and jack up rents. 

Percentages can change dramatically depending on the gross rent.

In better times, the real estate industry would be a dynamic engine of job creation, and any new tax burdens on real estate owners in the current economy will dramatically affect ongoing economic recovery.

I'm having a hard time finding deals these days (prices have gone up dramatically in my target markets in Charlotte) - so hoping to find some tips here.  

I ask because if you are in the Bay Area and are able to utilize an owner occupied loan vs rental loan it is a dramatic difference in terms of capital you will need.

We are at less than half of the level a year ago, a dramatic decrease.So, the statics clearly show that there is an extreme shortage of rental properties for our target tenant pool which means now is a great time to buy rental properties.Walter, if you select a property that targets the right tenant pool, the odds of quickly renting the property are better today than they have been in many years.

Each of these variables will dramatically change the advice I give the individual asking me this question.

We're willing to 'overpay' on CAP Rate if we know we can dramatically improve the NOI shortly after acquisition.