What you are suggesting is much more useful than a set of photos or a slide show.

Well, I think Bush was a pretty lousy president although he was not responsible for the real estate bubble or the subsequent recession.As far as the Iraq war, I think he was fully responsible for it, not just partly.

We create a 9 slide power point deck for our investors for each deal that covers the following items.1) Map, tell a story about the neighborhood2) Plan for the deal. 

Some tenants will want the house rebuilt to their specs and for you to let them slide on payment.  

Using your own cash exclusively limits your ability to expand your real estate portfolio and subsequently your cash flow.

Be concerned if you see a pattern of low rental rates or they are sliding down, is it getting over built etc.

Walls, ceilings, floors subsequently will need to be repaired.

There are likely legal fees to foreclose, and subsequent taxes you need to pay to record your deed.

A 1031 involves the sale, and subsequent purchase, of a property.

I saw the good economy right before the downturn and the subsequent Bank crisis in the midst of that.