These points would eventually win you prizes (a free book, a discount to BPCON).

He informed me that he KNEW he could win a prize and asked me for money. 

I believe the land where many of these brick and mortar locations exist may ultimately be the prize because they are often well situated. 

and there are no major US holidays, so we have to get in 2-4 years in advance to secure our location.

Everyone's situation is different and keep your eyes on the prize and you hit those goals. 

Make sure to keep your eye on the prize and do not spend too much time chasing after the next hot thing.

Especially when it comes to Major Investment Decisions like dilution, additional debt, etc.

No major repairs, modern designs, and move-in-ready homes make them an easy addition to a rental portfolio.

A fence or a drive way is 15 years and a major appliance 5 years. 

So, if you fail to apply the correct assumptions to a property, your expectations won’t be met and it may even be a financial disaster.We use the following to rank Property Classes, in order of importance:Property Tenant Pool: closely linked to location, but not always.Property Location: closely linked to tenant pool, but not always.Property Condition & Amenities: it’s important to, “Maintain to the Neighborhood.”Key metrics for each Property Class:Class A Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 680+, no convictions/evictions in last 7 years.