All too often people (and admittedly, myself) chase volume, but a quick read-through of this emphasizes the importance of slowing down and focusing in on due diligence. 

Even within a city there can be distinctions based on zoning.All this to say: it is a need and in certain settings it should go like gangbusters, but I'll emphasize the diligence in doing your due diligence on the purchase.  

One thing we're trying to really emphasize strongly is that we are in such a sellers market that you should wait until the construction is 3-5 months along before listing and selling your old property. 

I noticed this podcast in the news the other day... https://www.bizjournals.com/au... and objectively speaking as a consumer who seeks to find true value, is it worth more to go with a Full-Service Realtor who is incentivized to find the best deals for their customer or; to go with a business model which emphasizes quantity over quality, potentially leaving $ on the table as well as lack of personalization?

The Report emphasizes that right now is the time to work for a more sustainable city and creative designs can help do that better.

Its not emphasized enough on here the importance of proper and full seasoning of at least 6 months.  

Maybe ask the selling agent to emphasize the advantage of owner occupancy: having a tenant pay a hunk of the mortgage is amazing. 

I know some investors who emphasize putting 20% down at the very minimum.

While that may seem like a silly questions, it seems like a strategy that is often emphasized without any great detail into the risk.

With how competitive it is here in Maryland, and it seems how most markets are, our niche seems to be highly  distressed, damaged, dilapidated buildings which most people pass up.Wanted to emphasize to anyone else out there getting into these that it's all about having the right people around you- contractors, inspectors, lenders, local legislators, property managers, attorneys, title companies, and for Maryland having someone that is a lead inspector is huge and make sure they are experienced!