Brian Burke nailed it.

@Josh Stack You nailed it!

For instance, I have been combing through the MLS this morning trying to nail down some comps for a possible acquisition in the upper 9th ward and I am amazed at the huge number of new builds we have going on around here. 

Bob hit the nail on the head. 

There are “ scrappers” just waiting to see someone start a renovation so they can take everything they can, including the nailed down stuff and even in some cases the doors!!  

Not all renters can or want to afford curtains.In those cases they tend to hang blankets, big thick heavy ones with big rusty bent 16 penny nails pounded into the walls holding them up.What I am saying is not everyone is a decorator or has expendable money each paycheck for decorating when they move.You should think about if you renter base does or does not (need) want blinds.I can NOT pick which renters will, but from my knowledge they tend to be on the lower spectrum of the income scale.Or maybe it's just a Texas thing, and you won't find this happening in California.Just something to think about.Good Luck!

If you can nail down those two things, you'll know when a good deal comes along and will be able to pull the trigger.

@Sarah Ziehr, you nailed it.

Now I'm biting my nails hoping no one decides to get hurt on my property while I sort out this insurance and pick my contractor ASAP.  

For example I have some very experienced appraisers (that are also investors) that I am going to have do appraisal reviews for me for properties I lend on out of my area.For me the #1 key in HML's is nailing the appraisal.