However, this probably wouldn’t have worked because with super high franchise fees the perception of potential franchisees would have been that the fee structure was too uncompetitive, and the result would have been that McDonalds would have had slower growth, and their competitors faster growth.Two other positive results of the McDonalds real estate strategy was (1) franchisees are more locked in since McDonalds is also their landlord (2) McDonalds was able to bypass legislation aimed at franchisors being able sell product at high prices to franchisees and (3) McDonalds benefits from the long term appreciation of real estate prices and inflation.

There is very strong appreciation over the last few years even with the high interest rates. 

Look for areas with high rental demand, low vacancy rates and potential for appreciation. 

I look for high equity properties, expired listings, vacant homes, properties owned by tired landlords and other such filters.When I find a property, I contact the owner with this message:"HiThis is Chetan.

You should feel good that you broke even, but you probably bought too high and estimated way too low.

There is a river behind my property and the town / state required a wet land scientist to preform a survey to identify the "high water mark" which was placed at the edge of my property. 

debt coverage is a greater obstacle...than appraisal at 75-80% LTV" - 100% agree...DSC is determining loan proceeds in this high rate environment, not LTV.

I found out an extra payment goes alot further on high interest rate.

Mapping and GIS are great too, but we'll stick to the nuts and bolts here.My question is, with regard to providing high quality, investment-savvy title research, do you also make a habit of jumping down to City Hall or another series of municipal buildings to check for zoning, permitting, and utility issues in addition to your courthouse work?

I had high tenant turnover.