when you prepare the same rturn that the CPA prepares for you, then you  might think about just doing your own tax return the next year and just use the CPA for strategic and tax planning.

Great deals don’t always happen overnight—they require consistent, strategic outreach.And patience to know that some of those follow-ups won’t turn into deals for 1, 3, or 10 years.

You can save $75/month by self managing or you can invest in that knowledge.Note to self: Once you have established relationship with high performing agent and have lending options in place, consult with PM for specifically strategic neighborhoods.

So you're beliefs and experience can get in the way either way.From a strategic point find ways to maximize your strengths-professionalism, confidence etc while minimizing your (perceived) weaknesses-inexperience.

However I have always assumed that the Detroit market will come roaring back someday (soon or in a decade or two, not sure) and I'm jealous of those who know the market well and can invest strategically.

Every part of REI involves some sort of analysis which is than followed by a strategic decision.  

Without any major renovations, we strategically sold the property the same day for $20,000.

A strategic interior renovation plan was immediately implemented upgrading units in-house efficiently creating significant value.

For that reason, when you begin advising others on how to spend THEIR money; you start to enter a very dangerous territory by not being careful to differentiate facts from opinions; when an opinion is warranted, it is of the utmost importance that we have an understanding - and the ability to communicate - the facts we used to formulate this opinion.I find it a bit silly to state that finding a great deal in San Diego requires luck and patience, whereas out of state, BETTER investments are readily available.

Send your spreadsheet or whatever you use as your strategic plan.