The popular misconception is that a property either cashflows or appreciates, not both.

Insurance: As a developer of new construction, you will have construction defect liability for 10 years, meaning if there are construction defects that arise during the 10-year period you will need to fix them.

A popular way to reach out to the Executor and Attorney is using 'white' letters. 

The Indianapolis market is a popular one for investing due to real estate laws and the price points in certain areas that are appreciating rapidly.I would suggest getting in touch with an realtor that is in the investing market in order for you to run the appropriate numbers for properties that will work both ways, for yourself and for the market.

I have read the most popular books on subjects like this but am always open to new suggestions.

I have a few rentals, but have never had this situation arise before where the employer will not verify employment.

An outdated floor plan with tiny rooms is just not popular anymore.  

You're right, it's not the most popular strategy, because it takes less advantage of the leverage potential of real estate.

As you mentioned, these are popular so they get scooped quick.  

I hear that self storage rentals are very popular and profitable.