We usually measure the "terms" based on what is available to us.On the other hand, if you are selling...what benefit do you provide to the buyer?  

The measures also have the potential to shift investment to other cities in L.A.

Assuming you have all of the necessary safety measures in place?

This has proven to get more applications than homes that have not taken these measures.

And 36 Other Key Financial Measures" by Frank Gallinelli "Aggressive Tax Avoidance for Real Estate Investors: How to Make Sure You Aren't Paying One More Cent in Taxes Than The Law Requires" by John T.

I would look at objective measures like the value of the real estate in the neighborhood (both sales price, DOM, and rent rates) compared to the surrounding areas - that will tell you how the general population views the area.

If someone really wants something, no security measure works 100%.   

Sorry for not measurements on 2nd level.

Very often even on retail sales the buyer wants to come in and measure for curtains or come in and just see if the couch will fit.

Sounds like you have had very poor quality crews working for you, poor planning, lack of ability to properly measure things, and a lack of ability to nail down costs and exit values and hire illegal aliens.