If it's a really nice area, or a popular area, or whatever...those typically don't give that kind of cash flow.

Condos were also starting to get popular because those were getting ridiculously cheap too.

I feel that I already have a competitive advantage because along with roofs, my company does full exterior work ranging from decks, siding, windows, custom trim work, ect.

His confidence will be on another level when he will talk to his customers.

Lifestyle: Yes, urban living is popular.

@Phyllis JayWelcome to the vibrant BP community, where you will find like minded individuals committed to REI and also helping others succeed.Your time on this social media site will be well spent.You have taken the 1st step by announcing your readiness and commitment to embark on a REI career.Whether you pursue, wholesale, rehab & fIip or buy and hold it's up to you to decide.Below, are three links from the most popular REI niches, from which you can pick one or all.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)The bottom line is that you must take action to start.

Yes, there are occasionally large judgments, but they are rarer than popular culture would have you believe. 

Here's a quote: "In an interview with CNBC, Kevin Watters, CEO of Mortgage Banking for Chase, said '...you're trying to make sure you abide by all these different rules, and it just gets very complicated, very expensive, so for us in FHA, we've priced FHA for the risk we see in FHA, and so we've got a higher price than other people so customers are going to other places.'"

I love marketing as well as crunching numbers; we'd like to bring our passion for customer service to this endeavor as well. 

I see it as a little bit of a bonus because a lot of times, it's customer service that keeps the tenants wanting to stay.