Get to know the area you want to invest in based on your target market (to be determined by you) What will that amount of money get you down payment wise and if it fits the niche you have decided is right for you.

For instance, while applying Texas-based legislation, the state's strong preference for ADR processes like mediation and arbitration is an important factor to take into account.

I'm wondering if I should consider denying the application based on several criteria such as their credit score not meeting the minimum required and previous delinquent bills showing up on their credit report.

If you tour the property and it looks like a good investment, then I would move forward with an offer that included a discount price based on the cost of eviction.

This one is at least willing to pay up front; however, I am concerned about bed bugs being brought in and the dog issue.What would you do based on their willingness to pay up front?

Hi @Rodney Swindle,To answer your first question, appreciation is based on how people value the property.

Just search up "depreciation" in the knowledge base to learn more. 

The difference is that the physical assets which make it harder for quality control.In average, it took me about a year to build a strong team, with a lot of hands-on involvement, but I spent a lot of time looking at the work.Currently, I am building a team for my portfolio in Dallas that I have with some investors, but I am here so I can look at the work closely.What I have seen is that is better to have one or two employees in a payroll and then all others as contractors.

If you just make a choice based on something on a spreadsheet there could be a lot of lions that come up and bite you.

It's going to be nearly impossible to ballpark based on what others might be paying.