If I could start over again I wouldn't change much about what I did - Find somewhere close to you in a popular but not overwhelmed travel (business, vacation, or other specialties) location. 

The most popular angle is to use people's retirement accounts.

Also, having two tone cabinets is also really popular now.

@Percy N. thank you for the suggestions, these seem to be our most popular options so far

It seems the reports are cyclical in popularity.

Search the forums for books and there's a few lists of popular books. 

DC Curbed is one of the most popular real estate blogs in the dc metro area.http://dc.curbed.com/

As you will find out, the Cleveland/Akron area is very popular with distant investors due to the numbers that we see here vs other areas of the county.

The deal sounded much better initially (as always :) ) , but as i peel back the onion and determine the true numbers, I'm becoming more skeptical, but because I'm such a novice I don't want to inadvertently overlook an opportunity just because I haven't come across the right BP thread that captures the creative financing solution i may need.Property Details:This is a 2bd/1.75ba 1,200 sqft condo in Palm Desert, CA. approximately a 5 minute walk from popular El Paseo Drive.

I understand Brooklyn is a popular market, but you should be planning for at least at least 8% Management and 5% Vacancy.