It isn't always easy, but never take someone's word without any kind of secondary evidence that they are the real deal.re: Pavilion Capital Group or Pavilion Commercial Group

Here is some anecdotal evidence on the growth aspect.Salesforce.com, a technology company headquartered in San Francisco and with a $45 billion market capitalization, is making Indianapolis its Regional Headquarters, and has just leased 220,000 of office space in downtown Indianapolis.  

I wouldn't buy a negative cash flowing property unless you are buying at a significant discount or unless you have good evidence the property will appreciate.

When the old cabinets and countertop were still there it was especially evident. 

I can make up 3-4 reasons that there would be a slowdown, but I don't have evidence or hard numbers, just my observations.Many apartment units have come online in the last year in the area, which is likely driving down rents. 

There was also certain expectations for documenting the cost of your renovations and documenting the improvements with photographic evidence (pre- and post-).

I did this for smoke detector batteries until I switched to 10Y sealed Lithium batteries.You can also ask for evidence: "Tenant, send me a pic of the dirty filter you took out so I can see how the system is doing."

The report says: visible evidence of a wood destroying a termite insect infestation was noted as follows.

The link has a trailing period:http://www.freddiemac.com/sell/guide/bulletins/pdf/bll042208.pdfHere's the text where they state four max:The changes announced in this Bulletin are effective immediately except:August 1, 2008For Investment Property Mortgages with Freddie Mac Settlement Dates on or after this date, a Borrower who owns more than one financed investment Property may not own more than four 1- to 4-unit properties that are financed, including the subject propertyMy evidence for why this is not a cycle just like other cycles is the Case-Shiller index.

To overcome such hurtle is to provide evidence the motivation why you choose to purchase property for such distance especially if your current residence is within the minimal (ex: 5 - 30 min drive) vs. your purchasing a home that is 3 hours drive one way and 6 hours total round trip in your motivation letter.