If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (always verify each area for yourself!)

You are absolutely correct in your assumption that theming and a game room will make a difference. 

Maybe not; it's just an assumption on my part.

Not sure if your inferring my 30+ yrs knowledge and experience isn't enough or just telegraphing your supreme deficiency in powers of assumption. 

It’s essential to recognize that all investments carry assumptions and risks, but informed decisions are based on historical data and trends.

Again, others might feel differently here.3) property level due diligence: (takes seconds to weeks per deal): here is where I drill in with the low-level details.a) pro forma popping: I examine all the assumptions, and see if they are overoptimistic or not.

But what I'm seeing is a lot of people making assumptions and finger wagging. 

@Samuel Farhi Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

So from her messages she had to go back home (this is LA I believe) so I asked for clarification if that meant she wanted to terminate her lease as I didn't want to make assumptions.

Interest rates are fluctuating in the 7-7.5% range, so let’s start operating under the assumption that 5-5.5% is not around the corner.