Talk to older people who are doing what you want to do.Notice I didn't say offer to be their lackey for free, or add value to their organization, just make a business friend and maybe you will get inveted to some cocktail parties, or cookouts or a fun boat ride (it is Florida after all).What is your social circle, Yacht club, Ex-convicts, Community College attendees's, Drift Car owners, etc...[...NAIOP ...requirements ... age being one of them).]Well a lot of people can't go network in Afghanistan either, so cross that off your list.Where you can't go doesn't matter (unless going there is mission critical in which case if you can't your finished).Never focus on the wall--or you will hit the wall--Always focus on where you want to go (Tony Robbins).[...My coach...]Again, lack of full communication--Baseball coach, life coach, real estate coach, someone who is teaching you (???)

Helps ease future issues.  

Or, it only applies to investors where time matters because of the inability to source opportunities where timing is not critical to success. 

Hi Ethan,Old fashioned pull down roller shades (the blackout variety) don't cost much and go up in an instant.If the oven is mission critical to your lifestyle, you could always ask to break the lease and move.If it were me, I'd ask for a rent concession for the missing oven, but you rented the unit with no shades, so that seems to be on you.Get written approval before installing ANYTHING on the house.

The last 2 years of work history is critical 

Depending on the size and mix of course, but generally the most critical part that will directly impact your home value, in my opinion, is the commercial; and to be more specific, the retail portion and it's market positioning.

Understandably its not something a lot of people think about but it worked well for us and allowed us to ease in with the guidance of a team. 

That will in turn drive a downturn in prices as the seller’s market eases back some. 

On top of grappling with out of control parties and violent crimes at short term rentals, we have serious concerns about violations of the Home-Sharing Ordinance such as the illegal conversion of our critical affordable housing stock, hosts engaging in commercial activity, and renting out homes that are not a primary residence,'' Koretz said.

While this might not be critical if you’re purchasing an apartment building with many tenants on short-term leases, for multi-tenant commercial properties with tenants who occupy larger spaces, the information you can learn in tenant interviews is invaluable.