Example: in lower end ~ mid range rentals lots of people upgrade flooring and counters and then leave the gross older cream coloured electrical plugs/ switches.

I will get creamed on this one, because this is a real estate forum, but sometimes real estate isn't the best answer. 

This approach seems to allow the cream to rise and to still 'go through the process'  Note: Some projects do not lend themselves well to this - you need to assess the risk on the front end of the project (ie how important is that front end experience/knowledge and can you get off the wrong track when first getting going?) 

Set up Pat Live - www.patlive.com to handle your calls 24-7 from your mailers and only call back the cream of the crop. 5.

I'm not naive enough to think it's all peaches and cream and always will be but, with good screening and common sense, it's been a great experience. 

Any natural appreciation I get is just the cream on top.  

One realtor said to me "can you imagine every transaction being only $3.75 " referring to the ice cream business.

STNL freestanding a Mcdonald's and Chick Fil A is about cream of the crop with corporate leases.

Regardless of their race, ethnicity, creed, gender, sexual orientation, country of origin, profession, eye color or favorite flavor of ice cream. 

At best, it's a list of wanna-be "investors" that together couldn't finance an ice cream cone.Steer clear of these slimy liars and you'll be a lot further ahead in your investing.