Seeing downward trends in pricing in some parts of California; I still track pricing -- bad habit of mine and something I do for fun.

If you own PIGs, keep them clean, safe, and habitable. up-to-date doesn't count.Picking a rental price point of $600 per month doesn't mean a flawed property.

Because of the stigmas out there against "greenwashing," I try to make a habit of directing focus on the benefits of pursuing an energy efficiency or building performance upgrade.

Am I missing some vital website here?

I don't believe that all college students or all low income tenants have the same habits.

Q: If a person does not have the personal and financial management skills to come up with  a modest down payment (be it 5% or 20%), what are the odds they will have the personal management and financial skills to make their investment a success (maintaining the property, tenant relationships, all the bills, contractors, etc.)...A: For me, the odds are very slim that someone who has not yet been able to develop these skills and habits (and credit) will be a success.

Try to make it a habit to analyze a deal a day or more and pretty soon you’ll have a good idea of the specific market you are looking at.

Force of habit.

It can be hard to develop this habit, but it's how you scale.

The only one that may hold clout is the A/C repair, in some states it is considered a habitability issue and would have to be remedied ASAP.