I think relationships with the owners are very important as well - the more you can developed a relationship with current owners the more likely they are to "help" a newer investor as they feel (in part) like they are paying it forward.

Before we bought our new house which wasn't quite planned, we refinanced our townhouse to a 15 year mortgage to speed up paying it off.

What did they pay for the lot?

I’d be sure to look at the cost per sq/ft analysis of what the difference is between new construction and what you will pay for an as built.

I was wondering how they were setting these up.is the issue its not paying out as promised or you cant sell your tokens at anytime like they say on the website. ??

Don't think just because you're putting in nicer countertops and cabinets that renters or buyers will be willing to pay for that.  

I have been investing in Toledo, OH since 2009 and owned 2-12 unit buildings and find they are way too hyped (read lots of guys from BP want to pay too much for them) and the reality is residents in Toledo are ultimately seeking a house with a yard and a garage so as soon as a resident improves their financial situation they move into a house.

We talked and they asked if I would be increasing the rent I said yes to $925, they were originally paying $825.

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Anyone remember the podcast from a couple of years ago where the guest talked about how he goes about raising rents when he inherits tenants who are paying well below market valueHe talked about making up a folder of his expenses as well rental comps and meeting with the tenants and having a two-way conversation about where to set the rent.