For example, I hear nowadays the electrical code is requiring GFCI and arc spark protection in the basement. 

Everyone looks there nowadays. 

Short-term rentals / AirBnb also entice me for this reason, but I imagine maybe the Jersey Shore would be better for that, and Airbnb seems to be in the headlines nowadays for all the wrong reasons.

Most credit unions nowadays use a fixed percentage like 1-1.50% of the balance which is great because a portion goes towards principal but for me; I prefer the IO option. 

Nowadays its SOOOO much worse.Or find a rehab & work on it weekends. ... but make sure you are aware that everything costs more now including all licensed trades like plumbing & roofing etc.BUT dont do it just for money.

I would not use nowadays FHA loan for a SFR.

So if your plan was to do a HELOC instead of a full Refi for the BRRRR it might be a little tough to do that nowadays. 

Kid nowadays needs iPhone to travel just two miles.We are dumb.That's the time when BnB is actually "Bed And Breakfast", we use the actual taxi to reach somewhere in the city, rather than push a button from phone.

Nowadays if I need help, I have a network of contractors I can get manpower from and team up on work.I hold my advertisers accountable too.

Also new construction is way more energy efficient nowadays which saves the tenants money on utilities which is a huge bd Elliot point.It really boils down to the numbers and available inventory.