I'll make sure to re-prioritize it.As for the suggestion to keep it close, I continue to analyze the west markets. 

Does this come down to what Russell mentioned of sticking to the big players trusting that anyone that operates in the $1billion+ ballpark is inherently trustworthy? 

I remember hearing an interview with a professional poker player a while back and he said something like "how many normal people can come home after a 10 hour workday and say 'hey honey, so I lost $40,000 today.'

Everyone played their role, and each player blames the other. 

Without a prioritized to-do list, a clear desk, and a firm understanding of what needs to be done on any given day, rental properties would fall apart at the seams.2.

This structure incentivizes you to maximize performance and aligns your interests with that of your investor, while prioritizing the cash flow to meet your investors expectations.

If there aren't any videos being made of that process then try to find news articles or public information about them on the City and/or County's official site.There's also something to be said for simple Google and/or Google Maps searches, such as "newest Dollar General in Greenville, SC" or "best discount used tires in Greenville, SC" because, chances are, the Dollar General corporation (and the like) is not going to put up a new store in what they believe is an up-and-coming area.On the flip side, try to scope out when and where big players are making moves.

Ken Harter in Oregon biggest player in assisted living space POOF... what killed most syndications last go around was the freezing of capital.

Personally I'd learn who are the players in your market and ask them how you can bring value to their business in some way.

I'll do this NOT for liability, although its helpful, nor for aninimity although that hourse has left the barn by closing into my name prior, its for estate planning in case of single or dual death and our portoflio rolling to folks we determine and not the state.Strategy:  look up BP's BRRR strategy.