I grew up near Chicago and most people try to get me to return on the freshwater premise.It's a real concern in the macro view, but I think jobs and quality of life will be the bigger stories in the decade.

No major aesthetic problems in the community, some homes are well kept some aren't.  

.), podcasts, mp3s,)I'm willing to to cut off the radio, pandora and netflix permanently but I really need great quality material to replace the entertainment stuff.about me: After many years spent not knowing which career path to take and switching after a few years in a few areas, I have finally figured it out...

You will save over hiring a GC/architect/builder most times and if you pick the right guy, he will do quality work and not be a prick.

(quality, longevity of tenant?)

Hi,You are asking a very complex question....after 15yrs and 400+ transactions...You should start with some quality EDUCATION...Also, I look for a min 400+/mo cash flow from sandwich leases or toooo much risk.

couldnt help but chuckle at your interpetation of the quality of real estate continuing education classes. 

Let them know you might not get to everything but you want to be partners in providing them a quality home.

Personally, I'd ask him how much it increased and if it is a reasonable amount I would verify his normal bill and pay the difference to get the situation resolved and hopefully build a quality relationship in case it is ever needed.Just my two cents.

Those warmer climate areas due to continued demand have a higher chance of cap rate compressing for equity resale growth in a few years.The areas with low caps already even with quality there isn't much farther the caps can compress.