I will definitely concentrate on schools.

This means that certain areas are going to have a very high concentration of violent crimes, while others are more likely to be limited when it comes to violent crimes.

I think if you're not located in a military concentrated area near a base,post,fort, etc it might not be worth it.

Paint, new flooring are the two biggest items I concentrate on.

make some phone calls to the agent or broker, don't list it, it will save you bucks anyway.On my end though, I like to concentrate on the big picture, acquiring projects, managing manpower, calling suppliers for better prices.

Now, I know people who do it and do it successfully, but that wasn't my idea of a "passive" investment.Instead, I decided that regardless of where I move I'm going to concentrate on one particular city.

All of that was concentrated on real estate investments.I still feel good that my wife chose to keep me alive. 

(The exit strategy is a group Y concentrating on purchase of fixed properties to lease or re-sell)

You are also concentrating on a speciality market, multi family ,which also narrows competition.Also begin compiling a list of properties and find a realtor to show you some property This way yo will get a feel of arv,mv, and how to price repairs etc

Welcome Clint,Are you planning on concentrating in Wi or crossing the border into Minnesota?