Here in my market, the current in place rents are well below market ($300-500) in some cases. 

You want to trust people of course, but it only takes one bad one to cause cleaning headaches as well as unhappy neighbors.  

It was then that I learned central air without returns doesn't work nearly as well as with returns, so I added returns in a subsequent renovation.I don't think you should avoid these properties.

If you are still looking, I have a great guy based down there as well.

took bonus deprectiation of $100,000 as well.

Hi there,Pretty new to REI as well.Things I've done to gain knowledge:-Listen to BP podcast-Read RE books-Enrolled in a RE course (I take an exam in a few months to obtain my license)-Look at listings throughout the day in states I've been eye-ing-Analyze potential deals by plugging numbers in a spreadsheet (to calculate what ROI will be first year, second year, etc) -Been reaching out to seasoned RE investors-Saving more $ to increase capitalGood luck to us!

would like to connect with anyone willing to share any knowledge or how to experience with a beginner to real estate investing.

Just wondering if anyone had some working knowledge with Invictus Cashflow?

Well, I'll throw my best guess on the residential market out here as well (and I'll leave notes to Chris):1.)

Are you seeing a move from short-term to long-term rentals as well?