DFW Mid Cities REIA - Great free group. 

In order to get approved for the rent amount you are asking for two things need to be true.  1) The rent you are asking for needs to be “reasonible” when compared to like kind property in the same city, within a 5 mile radius.

I currently work as a Sales Consultant for one of the biggest builders in the Nation.

Hey Alana,So one of the biggest issues I see with new real estate agents (and investors) is they are doing the same thing every other agent in their market is doing.

In summary, the upfront furnishing/fixing/getting it ready/constantly updating/managing for 5-star reviews is the biggest lesson and requires CASH AND TIME. 

@Michael DidionThe two biggest divides in the industry are performing vs non performing notes, and residential vs commercial mortgage notes.

Campus Property for assignment E 14th Ave is located in Indianola Terrace neighborhood in the city of Columbus, OHBeds: 4 Baths: 2 House size: 2,254 sq ft Stories: 2 Lot size: 6600 Garage: Detached Garage Year built: 1910 Property type: Single familyStyle: Old Style

Where home prices are fallingAccording to the National Association of Realtor’s third quarter report, here are the U.S. cities with the biggest recent price declines.Denver: 3 percent.Austin: 4 percent.Chicago: 4 percentWashington DC-area: 4 percent.Seattle: 5 percent.San Francisco: 8 percent.San Jose: 8 percent.Nashville: 9 percent.

After reading pages and pages on BP forums discussing potential issues, my biggest concern is personal liability.

Some primary areas I'm interested in:-Thoughts on Section 8 multi-family-Investors interested in areas surrounding Mercedes-Benz dome (English Avenue, Vine City...AKA The Bluff)-Target financials-New constructions vs. fix up vs. as-is-Syndications/fundraising/private money/loans/etc.