As for locating deals within the MLS listings, I don't disagree with you.

I respectfully disagree with your 8% stock return. 

We are Atlanta's little teenage brother growing up (fast) We are all lucky to be in a booming city basically still many years of growth left I have to disagree on this being a good buy and hold market on most markets.

With all due respect to any who may disagree, as regards downpayments, contractors are not lending institutions; just like no one buys a car without a downpayment.

I've got to disagree that price point is an entry barrier in the DC market.

Curious if people disagree with this...

 $10 would be some paint and carpet.I would disagree with ever trying to use this method until you've become an expert at estimating costs...In general, costs will depend on:- Location- Type of house- Level of finishes- Type of contractor- Your negotiating ability- Time of year- Lots of other stuffThe example above of $10/sf for paint and carpet may work in some areas, for some types of houses, with some contractors and some level of finishes. 

So I would disagree with the notion that only damage to the property can be applied to the security deposit.2) In this instance, since you don't have that in the lease, I would threaten the tenant that you are going to withhold $500 for failing to comply with the lease terms and allow you to enter in a safely controlled environment (i.e put your dog up).  

Account Closed, I must respectfully disagree about using your own research.

If someone disagrees, then great - you've filtered them out, and you don't speak to them again.