I was skimming a real estate book about increasing value of your income property in the bookstore, and it mentioned how much of a difference changing the light on/off switch to a dimmer switch would be.Does it really make a difference?

Ask me how I know that)NeighborhoodIs it single family homes or is it back to back MFAre there an unusual number of adult oriented retail stores(adult book stores, Tattoo parlors, liquor stores, check cashing, and pawn shop.Supermarkets availableBus routes nearbyAccess to the highwayPostal CarrierAsk them anything and everything about the neighborhoodRetail Sales ClerkAsk them anything and everything about the neighborhood

I have a blog post on the classics of landlord lit, all should be free at the round rock library or for a song at a used bookstore around the area.

There are usually allot of books on real estate investing at any bookstore, chose some you would like everyone to read, discuss them among yourselves to create mutual understanding.

Welcome,I don't work for the BP site, but click on the "Bookstore" link at the top of the page and buy, "How to Invest in Real Estate" and read it before you do anything else.

The sale runs May 14 - 16, only at the BiggerPockets Bookstore! 

@Brandi Graham since you are pro member go to the bookstore.

Hey guys,I just bought a book from the bookstore and can't seem to find the book!

It's in Bigger Pockets book store and called Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, and Repeat.

John - I have worked with a few people who have done work of this nature and I personally recommend turning those retail spaces into a consumer-focused retail spaces e.g. coffee shops, mini mart (as you suggested), diners, bookstores, ect.