Granted, these are all smaller mom and pop multifamily deals, but some of them offer really good value add opportunities by raising rents and implementing RUBS.  

My question about demand for RE was aimed more at mom and pop homeowners/renters. 

He goes on to state that for MF owners who were in solid markets run by experienced operators (not mom n pops) the delinquency was almost nil.  

Thinking about just popping in to say hi!

And these are just the basic first thoughts that pop into my head..    

It's just a matter of trying to find ways of cutting costs wherever possible in order to make a deal work even when unexpected things do pop up.Makes sense!

Very good fundamentals (economy, job growth, pop growth, etc) and low price points (depending on your goals, starting at 75k can get a good property in a good area)We have been looking at other markets for diversification and Indy, Atlanta, Tampa, Orlando, Memphis, Birmingham, KC, St Louis, Detroit, Buffalo and Ohio in general have all been attractive on various levels.

But having a few trusted investment partners if/when you need them is a great backup plan if a deal pops up that you can’t take on alone.Return on investment thesis:To do this deal effectively you need to know How much money goes into the deal, How long the money stays in the deal, How much money comes out of the deal and What is your targeted internal rate of return You can also compare how buying this property compares to buying a different property as well as the opportunity cost associated with alternately investing in stocks, bonds or a business.

Bay Area always seems to pop up as an example of a market that is very difficult to invest in for cash flow.

What is your take on the very modern houses popping up in the area?