Note that I do not put a lot of time into due diligence until the "contract to hold" meeting, when they put some skin in the game.At the "contract to hold" meeting, I collect an amount equal to one month's rent.

Rental values in the country seems harder to find tenants and at prices that support the cost of properties3.

The strategy appealed to me because I could do it cheaply, and it was a method my wife supported because we got more room for our family.

We paid them an hourly rate and it took them way too long and cost us a few thousand, which was way more than it should have cost us but I was trying to be supportive and help some one out who needed some additional cash.  

Thick skin and experience you would have been developed during this process.Knowledge- Analyze deals, webinars, forum posts, podcasts, contact realtors, make an offer every week. 

@Joseph Hammel I've seen a few people with inverted pictures and always assumed they did it on purpose.Send an email to support@biggerpockets.com and they can help you out.Turn that frown upside down!

They predict that the market hasn't gone down yet due to mortgage forbearance support, allowing landlords to defer mortgage payments rather than declaring bankruptcies.

See below a checklist of items you will need:Copy of your Driver’s License(s)2 Most Recent Paystubs2 Most Recent Bank StatementsMost recent retirement/investment statement covering the most recent 60 days2 Most Recent Tax Returns2 Most Recent W2’s/1099’s2 Most Recent K-1’s, if applicable*If your ownership is greater than 24%, please also include copies of your 2 MostRecent Business Returns, YTD P&L and Balance SheetFor all properties that you own, please provide the following:Current mortgage statementIf you do not escrow for taxes/insurance or if you own free and clear,please also provide:Current insurance statementCurrent Tax BillCopy of your current/most recent HOA receipt, if applicableFor any/all investment properties, please provide a copy of your current leaseagreements, if applicableIf you pay/receive child support/alimony, please provide a copy of your completedivorce decree and/or child support agreementAre interest rates the same as buying a primary residence or higher?

This is on paper but theres a lot of apartment not able to evict and have tenants not paying 'due to covid' There's also this:https://www.naahq.org/news-publications/democratic-municipal-officials-calls-congress-support-rental-assistance

The Sales Comparasion Approach should always be to provide support the the Income Approach due to the investment nature of the strip center.