Depending on the quality of the finish work on the slab, it is feasible to keep the concrete as your finished floor and I've seen it done with a faux marble finish that looked great.  

It's just a speed bump.

Vacancy rates, which types of properties rents the best, tenant quality, etc.

Most homes can be broken down into class A, B, C, D areas for the quality of the neighbor hood.

You are right that you have to know what you're looking at in comps because two identical row homes can have or lack features that make a huge difference to the user's quality of life.

Good point @Joe Fairless a few quality connections is a lot more valuable than spamming out your cards.

Maybe we can chat some evening, or meet up the next time I come to town (I'm one of those out of area investors in search of quality and cash flow).  

For manufactured homes, wind zones are specified by the MHCSS and are listed by State and County. The MHCSS lists Counties contained in Wind Zones II and III. By default, all Counties not listed as either in Zone II o...

Knowing your market, rents, tenant expectations of the quality of a unit, etc. and key to being successful.

Galvanizing copper is a chemical impossibility.Projected lifespan of galvanized piping is typically projected at 60 years, but it can be less or more depending on the water quality of the source.Copper is generally projected at 80 years but same caveat.Lifespan of plastic is for all practical purposes, infinite.