I'm finally making the move from cold Canada to the US (specifically Little Rock, AK) this summer, and I'm in the process of looking for some investment properties in the area.

I'm only thinking of your flexibility here, to hold out for the right tenant next time, or your need to shove a loud gym next to them if offered... which won't make the insurance company too happy. 

That is: Curb appeal (Put some flowers, mulch, rocks and paint porches if any), Kitchen (Paint cabinets if old, fix floors if tattered) Bathroom (Fix tattered floors, paint with brighter colors).

Not everything is golden for him, but still considering the time - when he would have bought them at rock-bottom-laughable prices - he has strong chances to win in the long run.

Time to look under another rock.

If you are raising money and you are all set with a PPM for a 506(c) accredited investors, rock on.

I helped some families in Katy remove sheet rock and insulation.

Now you owe $80k instead of $50k, and I'm partying like a rock star!

Then a few hours later, she emailed me and said the strange guy was making loud noises and bangs, that she was alone and scared.

In the District of Columbia, unless it is west of Rock Creek Park schools mean almost nothing.