For a two-day trip, I’d focus on driving multiple pockets in one loop rather than property-by-property tours, you’ll get a better feel for block-to-block variation, tenant quality, and realistic ARVs.

Obtaining and keeping a quality property manager is nearly impossible2.

Everyone told me with so much to do on the day, best thing to do is get a high quality group to invest in and sit back. 

I’m not too concerned about cash flow, but more about tenant quality, property wear-and-tear, and potential “headaches.”

It's very challenging because any improvements to bring in higher quality tenants will not give you the ARV.

Start by building relationships with experienced local investors, agents, and operators rather than responding to random online posts, and you’ll find much safer and higher-quality opportunities.

I don't have this issue but am curious to better understand.Because after 2 years of incorrect or missing depreciation, correcting it becomes "a change of accounting method" and requires a different procedure to fix: Form 3115.

Where I see friction is mostly on units that are chasing yesterday’s rent numbers or underestimating condition and management quality.

You don’t need more methods, you need one lane that aligns with your household’s risk tolerance and long-term goals.You’re asking the right questions.

In this case, quality is often sacrificed.