There's a similar trend I noticed in Lehigh acres florida. there was a miami based builder who came in earlier this year / late last year and built 5 modern homes. all 5 sold and set record prices for the area for single family homes. it's not that newark calls for this or any infill lot in columbus it's how can I deliver a premium product that will sell regardless of location. something with features that people want. 

Unfortunately, that is when greed set in and it was voted that we needed to expand to other locations because our business plan was getting behind schedule.  

We business partner and I started at the end of 2018, began with Drive 4 Dollars looking for distressed properties with potential and we actually found an owner who was very interested in our first drive - that deal was our first ever and only ever started on October 2019...a lot of back and forth, a death and renegotiation took place over period.

they weren't a mainstream product 20 years ago, and now they are. 

As a real estate investor and business person, I'm not going to rely on appreciation to make up for a negative cash flow unless it's nothing down deal. 

I have a tenant who is requesting to childproof the crank windows in the home she's renting from me by installing a product that has to screw into the casing.

I have been approached by a company that focuses on business travelers for longer stays that would like to rent and furnish my place and then they would be renting it out on weekly/monthly basis.   

Choosing the most expensive insulation because it's the most energy efficient, should allow you to reduce and/or eliminate costs in other areas.4 - Energy efficiency isn't made up of added costs.5 - Energy efficiency is the product of reducing energy needs, not supplying added energy.6 - Cost effectiveness is a product of maximum use of materials, as in little or no waste.All of the above should be obvious, in parts. 

My business has been hindered over the few years since I do not have the guidance I crave for investor growth, legalities, etc,  and a recent event/comment has shown me I am no longer looked upon in a favorable light. 

@Noa Zell, The 1031 is out because your intent is not to hold for productive use.