This is a similar trend that we have observed across a variety of other zip codes as well.

If that’s true, I’m assuming other states will have caps as well, trend setting is not an Iowa norm...

@Sam Pant - Before jumping into specific neighborhoods, take a look at more macro-sites like city-data.com to get a grasp on population growth/decline, median home values, crime trends, job growth....etc.  

There is a trend of just offering 60% regardless of any other factors. 

And he doesn’t follow the trend.

I am seeing a trend here. 

We can just make decisions based on risk tolerance, looking at trends, and understanding the asset class.

I like this idea and a lot of it's a trend.

To gauge a locations propensity to exhibit these risks we can look at data such as poverty rates, household income trends, vacancy percentages, high school graduation rates, etc ... 

I went back to the drawing board and started looking at what made investors successful and even though knowing the different strategies and having the right contracts and the right partners in place to make deals happen, my biggest concern was "where am I going to find these deals that everyone, but me, are finding." at least that is what it felt like.As I dug in more I noticed a trend and it was simple, know your market!