If so, what was the stated timeline at the time of investment, and what communication have you received to date regarding progress, delays, or changes to the business plan?

For years on end it's been fantasy talk of how this crypto or that will replace USD or other currency, and to date crypto has effected exactly 0 progress in this manner. 

It's important to carefully research and evaluate the local market conditions before making any investment decisions.

And today, I evaluate properties more on how desireable they are (or can be made) than how good of a deal I get looking at present value.

Flip a couple for reserves and re-evaluate your portfolio every 6-7 years and dump the ones you don't like.

First, evaluate your income bracket to determine whether the accelerated deductions will provide meaningful tax benefits.

Thus, I was able to evaluate whether to put more of my capital in or not. 

That operational knowledge translates directly to evaluating deals.One thing to keep in mind as you build your portfolio: once you BRRRR and stabilize, you'll need to decide how you want to tenant the property.

– What do you wish you had evaluated earlier?

Those stress tests usually expose the thin deals quickly.Your approach of padding, assuming system age, and evaluating by exterior/vintage clues is spot-on.