“This is how we achieve net-zero energy in new construction,” said Elizabeth Babcock, the Denver climate team manager, noting that the city has established greenhouse gas reduction goals.

Achieving $500-$600 lease increases.

I have built a great team of partners and vendors to achieve these goals.

@Amanda BruneauInvesting out of state can be an excellent way to achieve better returns & cash flow especially if you live in a very expensive market. 

The goal is to keep the tenant in the unit for 24 months; if this is achieved we are successful at finding good tenants and managing them.

With that mindset, I believe you can achieve great things. 

What are you really looking to achieve by doing this?

Are those ROI #s actually consistently achievable assuming good tenant screening? 

Simply put it is a SELLERS MARKET, so these old dusty strategies from a buyers market only achieve on annoying quality agents to point of dropping you, and signaling to a listing agent your a clueless buyer to not waste much time in engaging with counter-offers.

Hey James, Another way to look at would be rather than adjusting your criteria to match current market realities, adjusting your approach to deal flow in order to achieve your stated goals.