In an economy that is or at least supposed to be driven by the Consumer we need a couple of things to stop getting worse so we can start to heal and get better.

I believe that we're seeing a tipping point where the charlatans are being driven out, but that is just the beginning.That's also why I'm putting on our conference.

Naga A. I

Licensed or not, make sure they have their own insurance and that you are named as an AI.

I get letters from Realtors all the time soliciting to sell my 6-units and they provide their vision of 'comps' and a) I giggle and b) they've shown they can't analyze MFU 5+ properties.  

I've driven by houses that I no longer own that I painted 10+ years ago and they still look fine.As far as asbestos siding, I would wear a respirator and use a lower pressure setting on the nozzle.

Greed has always driven some to do things they shouldn't, doubt that will change. :)

We are not selling any time soon, so falling prices, foreclosures, vacant homes, etc. for the city-at-large are not a huge concern.Diversification1.Not in the Pacific NW.2.Not in an economy largely driven by Nike or Intel.Other1.SFR.2.Within the US.3.Not primarily a college rental or specialty rental (section 8, elderly, etc.).4.Non-offensive political views of the state?

@Brian Smartt , @Dawn A. is correct about me being familiar with Warren and Flint.

LOL.What are some things as a landlord you did to your properties that were not strictly driven by "nbers"?