I'm seeing less competition on properties with a value-add component/issues as the majority of buyers in the Denver market right now seem to be homebuyers moving in from other markets and they're shopping for move-in ready.

A good rate might be a rate that is closely aligned with a market CAP rate in this instance.

Here's the scoop:"Key components of property management (renting and leasing) are considered a real estate activity under existing Florida real estate licensing laws. ...

If there was a rehab component, that I could flip versus rent, maybe, but that is a whole different analysis.

When it comes to the very traditional investment products that fund retirements and pension, yes, fees are not always aligned with performance.

Consider too health insurance that has an HSA component too.

So far just a few soft spots but no major gotchas which is always nice.. there was worry about pipe being delayed but our contractor got his order in and I see it arriving on site.. same with a few of the manholes I see there arriving now.. so if we can get our components we should have shovel ready lots by end of Sept.

Though there is debate in the industry, I have found that associations with strong (80%+) component funded balances weather unexpected or more expensive than budgeted repairs much better (i.e. no special assessment) than those that rely on a 100% for the necessary fund balance.

I think reading/education is ongoing key component of the RE growth journey (or any journey for that matter :) ). 

In many jurisdictions, the assessed value has a land and a building component.