The lack of supply is what is making home values skyrocket, and so does the cost of rent.

Tony Gunter You might lack a knowledge about owner-builders.

I've been finding it difficult to get a bridge loan to fund rehab/repairs due to lack of business maturity.

and at the end of the day, we need to be able to use common sense in getting into a door.Yes, you will need a WiFi set up to control the lock at your location and a very cheap subscription if you want to control the locks remotely - but you don't have to.Beware of shiny, good "Apple" design looking products made of cheap and light plastics, especially when it comes to longevity and the heavy mechanics needed to withstand millions of physical movements and human force.Also, remember the water- and weatherproof factor.The "on top of door deadbolt" solutions are NOT preferable over the inside lock solution.

Also, consider getting a male friend or brother and do the talking, it has been my experience (at least down here in South Florida) that contractors tend to give higher prices as they know most woman don't have an idea of repair costs and won't negotiate prices for the lack of knowledge.Good luck.

For those that love quotes, here's one: "A man lacking in judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor."

Enrollments drop in a college town like mine, some of those teachers will be doing something else, it's hard enough justifying some of them now, but if students drop out due to lack of funding, you'll see an economics prof selling apples.

The primary drawback is the lack of control the owner maintains over design and construction decisions.

My area lacks relative appreciation as its very linear, but it gave me a good starting point within my investing career. 

Far East, Preferred, Mega, even maybe Apple bank?