Communication is a key aspect in sales, but can be applied more broadly.  

The appealing aspect here is the ongoing population growth and other economic factors.

What I found beneficiary in your situation is to work with a realtor to manager some aspects of the relationship with your tenants, without being a property manager.

So this doesn't seem right to me...if I see "new construction" as a buyer, I:a) assume the home has never been occupied, andb) that licensed contractors were used to build all aspects to state code, to offset the lack of required inspections.I know homeowners can do their own work, but shouldn't that imply occupancy and be listed as previously owned home vs. new construction?

I signed up 2 days ago, and now that I am using it, I am finding certain aspects of the software very frustrating. 

These other aspects of the strategy seem great, really reduces the chances the neighborhood is just going to tank in value or something I would think, though I suspect fitting a curve as opposed to just using the mean may be a bit more effective and less risky.

He said once you spray it on the floor to put kitty little on top and walk all over it crushing the kitty litter into finer particles.

Chris  TC =  A person who may or may not be licensed ( this is Oregon and WA laws) who assist the agents in many aspects of the transaction. they are normally Dependent independent contractors .

I was digging more for the tax strategies aspect but you make a good call out.

Be prepared for this aspect when assessing and analyzing deals.