In my opinion, given the choice between New construction and Existing property, you usually get better returns with existing properties.With new constructions, you get the privilege of owning something new, less headache, minimal maintenance expenses in the first years, better energy efficiency. etc.For all, there is the premium you have to pay for those new constructions over existing housesPersonally when it comes to new constructions, as an investor, I'd rather be on the selling side than the buying side

Great Customer service. 

I would check out LeadPropeller, that is what I did when I decided to set up a website and start driving traffic to it, you can easily customize it so it doesn't look like every other investor website out there, I also use them for PPC and we kill it, building your own website on wordpress is not that easy, especially to build it so it's optimized for SEO.

If you are paying more than that and not getting custom cabinets, an island, crown molding, specialty appliances, etc...

Would it make sense to put more time and energy into studying/investing in other markets where the initial investments weren’t so costly?

Things to consider when choosing a SDIRA custodian are customer service, knowledge, experience, and processing speeds.

John and Aaron, I've heard quick books is a generic program that you can tailor to fit your business, not only is it very pricey but its not custom to landlords, I was planning on using it but watching tutorials on how to use quick books seems way more complicated. have you used Stessa ? 

Garage doors  12 to 16 weeks out and customs can be 6 months.3. appliances  we have to order those when we get the building permit months out  ( although you can drop into home depot for one off)4.

I have seen some bad reviews from former employees and customers. 

Where I'm at the local utility company will come out and do a free energy audit.