And eventually, they also fail financially, because over time capex exceeds cash flow.So I am very much in favor of @Tim Ryan 's idea: pick a market and grow roots.

I also rent in NYC which heavily favors tenants so my risk is two fold. 

If you purpose in your heart to give 10% percent to your church then do it , that’s great in fact maybe your heart says give 50% and that’s great to .. but my issue comes when preachers say you need to cough up  10% to get Gods blessing or to gain his favor . 

I'd go to a market where the economics are the most favorable and focus on a strategy that is easy for you. we focus on new construction and land development in columbus ohio 

Point is create a paper trail and soon the appraiser will stop getting calls from the Appraisal management company (AMC) who works for and in favor of the bank. 

In this situation, investors may be able to buy at 101% ARV if the financing is favorable and the area is desirable.

Demand for housing in Bali exceeds availability, and favorable construction costs, salaries, regulations, and taxes make Bali an attractive destination for real estate investors.As @Benjamin Werner mentioned owning property in Bali works a bit differently than you probably would expect.

She’s just a good person, period, and anyone she works with will benefit from her expertise.If you’re considering investing in Cleveland or need help with an out-of-state property, do yourself a favor and contact Melissa.

We negotiated a favorable deal by assessing the needed renovations and offering $60,000 to secure it quickly.

Offer Value Beyond PriceIn competitive or slow markets, creating value for the seller can tip the deal in your favor: Quick Closings: If you can close faster than competitors, this might persuade the seller to accept a slightly lower offer.