The variation above makes it very easy to buy thinking you are getting one thing when you might be getting another because there can be 1 mile difference and 10X average home priceIt is a rare combination of a growing, healthy economy with MANY affordable housing options.

LuThe midwest region offers healthy returns. 

I'm a doctor so these conversations come naturally to me, it's just that your diagnosing the home owners needs and wants rather than the patients health.  I

Pullbacks are healthy and a balanced market is good. 

So your architect should provide this.Plumbing - Bring your architect a nice lunch and smile and they can help you sort this outHVAC - you may need to pay a small fee to get an engineer on board (or maybe not - ask your architect)Electrical - if this wasn't part of your initial contract with architect you will likely have to pay extra for this.

What sort of due diligence did you do to make sure the HOA is healthy and there are no unexpected surprises down the road?

For investors in today's market, the competition for properties with healthy cash flow is intense.

If giving a 24 hour notice Keeps your tenants comfortable, it seems like a simple solution for healthy future relationships.

There's lots of places in the United States where you can make healthy cash flow AND appreciation. 

@Chris Mason I hope you're allowed to smile and shake your head.