There are a lot of good training certifications for dogs out there now that could potentially help in easing concerns about a dog's destruction level.

You have definitely help put my worries at ease. 

I look at Population & Job Growth, what major Industries/ Employers are in the market, major Airports ease of traveling from NYC to my new market, traveling costs etc, Purchase price to rent ratio I follow the 1% rule but in hot markets it gets harder to find.Markets depends on what you are looking for, if you want positive cash flow every there are a lot of markets that can accomplish this.

Also you will get more at ease with your speech that you give people and they will start to believe and trust you more easily.

My end goal is to have all the units "standard" for ease of repair/replace and quickly turning over a unit.Do you guys have plans on remodels as far as being uniform?

I agree, In my case I won't offer if I see there is a serious foundation problem, under or near high tension power lines, too near a cliff, flooded, burned, drug house, war zone, more than 3,000 sq ft, under 1,000 sq ft, clouded title.

I plan to offer up to monthly visits to ease LL's worried minds.Beyond that, what else is there?

It’s also a way to put my mind at ease to know that I have thought of every possible outcome.

In SF there is a lot to consider given schools, proximity to grocery stores, ease of parking, safety to walk alone at most hours of the day, proximity to restaurants etc.

Had they said that they would ease us into the $45/mo plan, we likely would have stayed.