. :)  just being objective here. sometimes I think we all think the grass is greener.. but the grass in Orygun is pretty darn green if you take sometime to find the deals... :)

Investing typePersonality styleAs an example, if your goals and objectives are to provide a steady income (capital preservation) than you are investing in a different type of asset/strategy as opposed to one where you want to focus on maximizing wealth (capital creation). 

Anyone know any good objective resources on learning about this market?

He would always pass, and then turn around and buy a shiny object. 

What one person calls a C/D area, others are calling a B/C.It seems that we need some kind of standard based on objective criteria to define a "letter grade" for areas, but I'm not sure what that should be or even if it would work, as these letter grades seem to vary in different markets.If like to be able to filter properties by "grade" if I could normalize across markets.

(Note: You will not ask all of these questions depending on the answers the seller gives and your investing objectives.)Asking About The Seller And Their Property: • Can you tell me a little bit about your home?

It seems like for cash flow investing, at least, there are some pretty objective criteria on whether the deal is good or bad.

I would start by defining your objectives--how much cash flow you need and how soon you need it.

Winners can be found in every market and attraction to really high returns, but higher risk is a stretch most investors do not have to make today (IMO).Rich - Great points and what many investors young and old are realizing (i think) is that when investing in real estate, they can use a balanced approach and find quality properties where their investment is safe and the returns are well above other "traditional safe" investments and yet just enough risk to provide a good return.Ali - I call it shiny object syndrome.

It's kind if like the show Pawn Stars where sellers will come in and give all the reasons they want XX for the object.