Poor Maintenance - Owners/Managers are letting maintenance go due to decrease revenue, starting a spiral to the bottom quality and poor reviews. 

What I have found is that after Nov 1 the pool of good applicants decreases .

Put away at least 10% of every paycheck while you decrease expenses.

In addition to DOM going up I'm seeing values decrease/stabilize in certain pockets.

We selected a specific tenant segment, and our clients had no decrease in rent and no vacancies during the 2008 crash—despite their property prices falling by 40% or more.

Here are a few ideas I am considering to decrease my tax liability..I have a CPA that I am meeting next week but they do not specialize in RE. 1.

Joining a team may also decrease the total costs (marketing, fees, etc..) 

If the price is decreased by say $10k because the seller is not paying $10k buyers agent commission, then the buyer can borrow based on an amount $10k lower and must pay the $10k out of pocket.  

Some sellers refuse to understand that when inventory is up in a market, prices decrease.

. - Know if the population is increasing, decreasing or has remained flat, where you're buying.