Neighborhoods that are in or near parks, waterways, upscale shopping areas, better school districts and near medical facilities need to be looked at as well as the turnover of that inventory.Your financing ability is critical, banks are going to be pretty leery of a new contractor with no experience in the community.

If it is occupied, you must give written notice to vacate and then must wait 6 months before filing an ejectment lawsuit.It is critically important to take possession as quickly as possible, because this is the event that starts the judicial redemption clock ticking down.

The sponsor and the team are the most critical component to any syndication because you putting all your eggs in that one deal so you better have a syndicator who knows what they are doing

While being organized may not be as critical when you own one property but, once you get a few more, being organized is essential.

The critically acclaimed “2%” rental does not exist and a 1% rental is a rare find.

You really should not criticize what you don't understand nor have extensive experience with.

Why are other investors who don't use sub2 in their playbook criticizing it.  

The net profit concept is critical.

If your appreciation plays are not sufficiently cash flowing at that point (which they should be if you invested intelligently) then at that point you could look to 1031 exchange into higher initial cash flow markets (but only if you are willing to move there to garner the critical home court advantage) ...As for speculation, I have to respectfully disagree there too.

A lot of credit is due to my super broker, @Jerry Stanford Jerry went over and beyond to ensure that all the procedures where followed and became a critical part of the process.Contract signed, escrow company selected, closing date disseminated, great.