And, when I'm doing an IRR calc, I'm extremely conservative (3%/year, even in this market.)Another possibility is that it's too much trouble to forecast out and people are uncomfortable with the assumptions you have to make.

I was extremely anal; often having issues of "letting go" and things weren't going to be exactly the way I want them whether it was how the toilet paper was folded decoratively or a welcome sign with guests' names and snacks laid out in the goody box. 

Any insight or guidance that anyone can provide will be extremely beneficial and is immensely appreciated!

What are the best markets in terms of Cash flow  and Long term rent growth, property values etc.Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland, Ohio.I started purchasing small multifamily in Columbus, Ohio a little over 3 years ago and have done extremely well.

After buying, renovating, leasing and selling here for over two decades, I can tell you that we are in a normal demand market, but with extremely limited inventories.  

I am zipping through the BP podcasts and only because I find the information they provide extremely useful.Thanks.

As you know investing out of state can be extremely nerve racking and most of all risky.

To my surprise I saw a massive fluctuation between extreme highs and average lows.

You should only buy titled property even if the numbers on ROP look extremely attractive.

@Sarah Hart - Sarah, Thank you for the extremely informative post.