I would like to teach someone the business in exchange for help and I would I also pay you on a bonus structure based on the company hitting certain goals.The optimal individual would be Self StarterMotivatedPassionateEnjoy talking to peopleAbility to problem solveWilling to learnI am extremely busy.  

Optimism has very little place in Baltimore real estate.

I think trying to manage this much data on such a small screen is not going to be efficient no matter what.Put it this way, I've found that working on a phone (even super mobile optimized apps) costs me time. 

Like others have said, finding a partner to help you with from both the lending side and experience side would be optimal.

Your inexperience and optimism could put their livelihood and investments at risk if you don't know what you're doing.I would like to know what BP members think of my unpopular observations here. 

Exclusive to a home shown yes but every investor must be free to work any and all options in an optimal wayHope that helps.  

I live in Chicago, and I'm looking at various metro areas within the midwest to potentially plant some roots and start developing relationships (with PMs, Agents, Contractors, etc.)My question is, what are the different variables I should look at when choosing the optimal location?

In my opinion, one of the toughest balances in optimizing performance of a property is how high should the rent be.

5) I don't know what I don't know...what else should I be asking/knowing to optimize my performance in any given market? 

I'm trying to determine an optimal process for acquiring units and I wanted to get opinions / suggestions.