This factors in market risk (the market dropping while I'm renovating), deal risk (surprises that might come up) and the value of my time.

Are there any factors that I'm missing?

Be the most effective and honest pair of boots and you'll develop trust-driven relationships with a few investors that will buy ALL of your properties. 

They insisted this was just $8k worth of work and gave a $3k reduction in price stating they factored in $5k for repairs in the price already. 

I have a couple rental properties in Portland and am looking to connect with other investors, builders, developers, agents, property managers and others working in the Portland area.   

Looking to connect with other investors, builders, developers, agents, property managers and others working in the NOLA area.

If you’re looking to rents to service members, be sure to get the information for whatever squadron they are assigned to. yea my career field never gets the cool locations ahaha i have yet to meet someone from Maxwell for my career field but i can definitely ask around. what other factors in your opinion makes this market great?

There were plans to develop the Blacks in Wax Museum. 

With all the development going on in Atlanta, there are still certain pockets of the city the have numerous vacant homes. 

With Marines, we get very minimal say in where we go but I would like to ask for the best opportunity to develop my real estate career.