Always gotta be studying the market, studying your competitors, and improving your homes to exceed the rapidly increasing competition.

They do pretty heavy marketing.

I would first find a market that is showing signs of market growth.

Leveraging Ed's local market expertise, we quickly assessed the property's potential.

Appraisals aren't guarantees of market value, so unless you can prove some kind of fraud here you're going to be out of luck.

A good investor friendly lender & agent will certainly help + groups like this and local REIA groups with opportunities to meet in person or on social media and network about off market opportunities too!

As a result I can suffer severe rent decreases, and still not have to “feed the alligator”.4- I keep a heavy amount of money invested in Vanguard Money Market Fund.  

Depending on Loss History, how long the lapses was, use of buildings, age of building and updates, etc. there may be a Standard Market. 

The strategic location in a thriving market and the opportunity for a fast, profitable flip made it an attractive investment opportunity.

Look at their marketing strategy.