That's a sure way to make really bad deals, that have an impact on ALL future deals.

There are pros and cons to both, but in general, active investors make real estate their career.

This may include a disposal, fridge ice makers, or even just fancy finishes.

Is it a money maker neighborhood, or a bad one?

I agree with Bishoy,job growth and steady large employers are key to determining a healthy rental area.Indianapolis,Memphis and Dallas are great because they have affordable properties to buy to rent to steady employees like truck drivers,FedEx,UPS,and air cargo employees whose jobs aren't being shipped to China or anywhere else.Alabama has car and aircraft manufacturers growing and moving in there.North Carolina has techies escaping the high cost of California.God knows everybody is looking to move to Texas for manufacturing what little we still make in America.Georgia has become one of the biggest areas for filming Hollywood movies cheaper.That is where my money is headed in the next 3 years of buying properties.

Have that broker schedule to view the property, have broker video/film property, write up offer, screen tenants,close, occupy investment property and watch your bank account rise!

That carries specific requirements for one party, the borrower, also called the "Maker" lenders do not "make" loans, the borrower does, lenders originate or provide the financing.

Most of the decision makers at the bank dont have a clue about real estate, but they will do a BPO and such.I do partnerships in other markets (I'm in 4 right now) if the deal is right and you can run a rehab. 

@Jacob Abuata If you don't want to make real estate a full time and be able to travel a lot while doing it, it sounds to me like you're going to have to find someone you trust to invest your money with.

To your rental application. lol You could also frost the glass with spray on or peel and stick film.