For what it's worth, my home appraisal increased $10,000 as a result of a $6,500 plumbing "upgrade".For anyone who has ever had a well/septic setup, they'll be quick to point out just how much of a PITA they are to maintain and keep operational at "optimal levels".

There were portions that I liked and portions that I thought could be improved upon.I believe that group cohesiveness and openness are two keys to creating the best environment for people to interact whether they be someone new to REI, like myself, or the most experienced member of a meetup.I am curious...What in your opinion makes for the most optimal meetup?

- In terms of market due diligence, what is an optimal target population, what percentage of such demographic should be 50+(or if that needs to be of higher age), and what about net worth/income?

When the unit turned over in late 2016 (november which wasn't optimal), it was vacant for 6 weeks and brought in $200 less per month.  

I know I'm over simplifying, it doesn't seem that hard I would imagine @Jay Hinrichs saying "Questionable ethnics is like ice in your drink at a burger flipper, the higher the volume the more ice they put in your soda, and will use words like *cooling optimization* to defend the scant amount of soda in MY DRINK!" 

Buyer needs to counter with what they deem optimal and try to find middle ground both can accept.

Which is where we came in and made the offer at asking. 599k was a decent price. 590k would have been optimal but the seller was not budging on price because of comps. 2 reasons though he listed it "cheap". 1) The house needed TLC in terms of cleaning, painting, some flooring, landscaping, door hardware, the basics.

So, once you get a rental, be sure to optimize it's cash flow potential before buying another rental.Best to you!

The things we were taught in our childhood is not always the optimal money mindset.

What would be considered an optimal focal length?