And the rules are quite relaxed. 

So many folks have relaxed a bit. 

If you are looking for a relaxed atmosphere to find answers to any questions you have about real estate investing I invite you to join our Meetup.com group Colorado Springs Real Estate Investing Club! 

Focusing on these zip codes could help reduce your chances of prolonged vacancies and improve your cash flow stability.If you’re looking for more detailed market insights or need assistance with tenant placement to maximize your investment, feel free to connect.

Pricing does relax a little bit but I think most new street level investors don't understand the price levels they need to have to compete.  

Yes, a water softener could help prolong the life of your plumbing fixtures and appliances.

Currently I am exploring investing in new construction rentals with the goal being to better calculate cash flow at the front end with maintenance/cap ex expenses being low for a prolonged period of time and predictable.

To determine if the expense should be classified as a capital improvement or a deductible repair, the context of the expense is very important.An example is, if an item of expenditure is part of a general plan of modernization, renovation or rehabilitation to equipment or other business property, it typically must be capitalized even though on its own it would be currently deductible.According to IRS Code, expenses that you must capitalize are those that:Materially increase valueSubstantially prolong useful life (including replacement of deteriorating assets)Adapt the property to a new or different useHowever, you are allowed to deduct expenses and fees for routine maintenance and repairs that help keep the property in efficient operating condition.

The hope is to build experience and open more doors in the future for new builds.I also just had lunch with a banker on Friday who said they have been opening up and relaxing on real estate again…for everything except non-owner occupied construction - that is still a no go for them.

For Guys the main things that come to mind are: 1) Property damage2) Neighbor complaints3) NOT calling about repairs that need to be made4) Prolonged turnover times For Girls they are:1) Parental involvement/helicopter parents2) Pest control 3) Security issues (i.e. house is broken into)4) Roommate dramaBoth can be incredibly difficult to deal with for sure.