There seems to be a theme of checking numbers/ensuring the deal is up to par, but I assume experience is required to do so and thus, I will take a pass until that experience is gained.  

There seems to be a common theme, which I agree with - don't take short cuts and don't do it if it doesn't feel right. 

If I take into account the total return (which includes appreciation of the property), it changes into the expected theme of more debt equals more return: maximum debt (26.3%), moderate debt (10.52%) and no debt (9.77%).And in a bad recession (10% price drop and 20% rent drop), the performance is reversed.

Perfect Deal...This is not the one a day as I planned (I had a wedding this past weekend in Austin...

So it sounds like a common theme is dropping inventory. 

We are actively in the market and looking for 2-4 units and hopeful to close in Albany before our wedding in August!

This includes custom murals/theming, in-house movie theatres, personal hot tubs, unique game rooms, etc.

Account Closed The next Dayton REIA meetings are Wed Dec 18 and Wed Jan 15. www.gdreia.com @Mike Schena @Jason Minnich @Ryan BolusI'll look to coordinate something in January for a BP Meetup.

Is there a general theme of what California buyers are looking for in the Midwest?

The reason for this is we are paying for our MBAs during that time and want to save up for our wedding.