NOT my thoughts, just my observations.

From my observations it's important to understand that this is a very seasonal market.

The observation is 100% relevant.

I would recommend anyone to sit and observe a few hours in court.

Poor quality workmanship can really drive down the ARV on something, especially if it is important ie electrical, plumbing or obvious to the casual observer, ie crooked tile work.

Very astute observations ms beadle, I can see why they elected you President.

I have also observed how other property management companies in my local area work.My first suggestion is to buy in an area you feel comfortable with in a market that meets your investment criteria.

I always felt that my parents were getting "soft" with their properties but hey I was just a teenager observing the actions of others.  

Both were strong but for the first time in history Inland Empire and Sacramento were stronger and that was a new thing researchers (UCLA) observed.

They were keeping their trash in bags on the back deck and my husband and I observed and took pictures of rib bones spilling from a torn bag (lease says they have to have containers).