I look for clients and myself day in and out and 90% of properties out there are overpriced and the sellers numbers are crap.

Craigslist has improved by adding Map View.Map View filters out all the crap and repeat/spam listings and makes CL much more pleasant to use.That said, during my last couple rental listings, I got way more inquiries from Trulia.

I don't put up with anyone's crap or kiss any rear-ends, unless I know I'm doing it as a strategy.I realized what I disliked was other people having power over me.

Here's a thread for a video tutorial for The 50% Rule that I threw together:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/72246-the-50-rule-video-tutorial

A piece of crap house with a flat roof got hit harder than a cute bungalow because, hey, it's not as easy to sell and costs more to repair.

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The photos are you first impression of a property, and, much like all things, that first impression will make or break interest.The average DIY enthusiast can pick up a thousand dollar camera setup, watch free tutorials on YouTube, and be producing quality work for their own purposes, and maybe even for other people, but it's a serious trade to learn.

She has one illegal cat and after my last effort to offer her 19.00 huge Tupperware tub which she refused she clapped back at me and said I’m getting a puppy beagle as a gift from my nanny who is also to blame for dumping her crap in the hall supposidly.

I can pass along a few freebie tutorials if you want to tackle it yourself.

SFRs are more of a crap shoot, IMHO, because a good tenant will produce higher returns while a major expense will really hurt.