Once you have enough data you can start to easily correlate specific economic, political and social events with changes in the markets.Like I said earlier, these types of analysis aren't done for your typical everyday mom and pop fix and flips.

Thanks to social media and the digital marketing avenues at our fingertips, finding leads has never been easier.

Which they do, in case you’re wondering.Take this as a lesson and make sure to get their social security numbers from now on – before they start any work!

Learned the time commitment and toll a 1500 sq ft unit renovation would take on my life.

Like most here on the thread moving forward getting a tolling average and increase the rent by that amount would make it easier. 

Most lenders are weary and require the previous owner's social security number for the payoff.

This included use of the gym as well as once a week "social gatherings" where they would provide a meal, cocktails, rent a PayPerView event, host a pool party, or some other sort of event.  

Both Husband and Wife are on a fixed income from social security.

Social media vetting of tenants, exhaustive interviews of management companies, walk each unit, etc. 

Social Media - connect with as many people as you can2.