I was thrilled when that house sold to an owner that occupied the property.While I recognize that my experience with Section 8 neighbors might be uncommon, it is the reason I will never allow Section 8 in my rental properties.

If you have a good deal, they'll recognize it.Please, take this as simple insight & not a personal evaluation.

I recognize that due diligence, appraisers, contractors and sheer experience are serious elements to calculating repair costs on properties we are considering to buy or assign.

Use it - live by it.80% of what you do in REI will be a waste of time - 20% will be worth your time - Don't just sit down and surf - have a clear puprose of what your going to accomplish each year / quarter / month / week and day.If you know this year you want to buy a house - then figure our what you need to do each quarter - Break that down to each month Break that down to each week.You have to structure your time to make sure you are moving forward and not just wasting time.Most people waste time and pretend to be working but they are just wasting time.Make sure you recognize the 80% of time wasting stuff in your life and get rid it.

I recognize many of your "names" from lurking.

Can be easily manipulated by deferring maintenance, not recognizing real depreciation, etc.

The IRS and courts do not view lending under biblical teachings and they recognize that the financing wasn't out of the good of someone's heart.

Factor that into what you can get for rent and know that in 5 years you won't recognize the block.Also why not purchase in the area again?

I'm surprised this is publicly available, but enjoyed reading it.In my area the demand for SF rentals VS MF rentals seems to be disconnected, which follows the logic they discuss in the presentation.I'm surprised it has taken such a catastrophic meltdown for institutional investors to recognize the returns and low volatility in the RE arena.

Be fair and recognize what contributions are made by each person.