A lot of what I’ve learned is very applicable to your situation so forgive my lengthy ness but it may help you out.Here’s my thoughts on the market that I’ve formulated through observation and personal opinions, not real hardcore market research backed up by numbers.  

I think they're being bought by renovators who put in strategic updates to draw an above market rent.

I don't even know how to formulate a clear response without getting frustrated at the question.

@Jake C.So much depends on the investors liquid cash position at the time of investment, anticipated cash needs, anticipated cash in some, and interest rates available vs. cap rates that it’s impossible to formulate a general rule of them.

I save money from cash--flow and strategic sales proceeds. 

With real interest rate negative, and sitting at a historical global low, there is no worse time to buy multi-family from a strategic buy and hold perspective, returns will be lethargic compared to the past decade. 

So glad to hear about your other strategic move 

I'm also considering a strategic partnership with a fishing charter service, but will wait until offseason to begin those discussions.

But again I suspect engineer types love all the minute data  LOL>  us RE pro's it really comes down to the team on the ground and the last place I would want my team is 6 states away.I agree with you on most points but as you know, it's a subjective process for buyers on how they acquire, disseminate, analyze, and act on data provided from any TKP.At the end of the day every good TKP wants a strategic relationship with a buyer so they keep coming back.

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