These risks include, but are not limited to, lack of liquidity, limited transferability, conflicts of interest and real estate fluctuations based upon a number of factors, which may include changes in interest rates, laws, operating expenses, insurance costs and tenant turnover.Investors should also understand all fees associated with a particular investment and how those fees could affect the overall performance of the investment.

I never want to knock a particular neighborhood but 44110 can be a very tricky place to do business, I imagine turnover expenses there will always trend a little higher. 

nobody from BP or anywhere has urged me to read any particular book just to be clear. 

Most investors take a look at the available rental units in a particular market,  determine if its a good or bad market based on DOM and either dismiss the market all together or replicate the housing units that are absorbed.

I'm a bit of a nerd and pay close attention to what happens in the Arizona Legislature and there were a few bills in particular that affect housing.

These particular trees are Clones. 

This particular lot is next to a 15 unit and a 7 unit property I own. 

There can be redeeming factors that counter balance a deficiency in a particular area. 

Are there particular elements (e.g., lender reputation, conditions in the letter, proof of equity) that you look for to validate the buyer’s financial readiness?

We get Costco toilet paper, either Kirkland or Charmin depending on price/sales.My cleaner is very experienced and made the point that most people who are particular about shampoo, conditioner, etc., will bring their own anyway.