Rich Dad, Poor Dad was one of the fundamental elements that sparked my start in real estate as well.

Phoenix is our top market right now, but we're also looking in other markets that have the fundamentals we like to see, and where we have local connections.

@Sonu SidhuA fundamental rule in business: avoid owning properties (or doing any business, for that matter) with family and friends.But you already crossed that bridge and will probably dismiss my warning.

From a textbook sense... we've got the fundamentals to check out...- Is the population of the neighborhood rising or declining?

All the other fundamental appear solid, but that unit mix seems like a potential constraint?  

I'm curious about the fundamentals of the business.

When it comes to becoming a great real estate investor, the fundamentals don't change.You have to develop a burning desire to win by helping as many people as possible along the way.

Now, I know that the real estate pros say to never try to time the market, however, the fundamentals don't look too great right now and there is a good probability that buyers will be able to buy at lower prices if they wait a bit.

The most important thing is the original deal, and making sure the fundamentals are good.

For wherever you're going to be in this business, deal presentation is a fundamental.