Your experience underscores the importance of me communicating with my cleaning staff regarding photographing any damages they notice, and making sure I have proper documentation for all services (which is not only beneficial for potential claims, but also for tax time!).  

@Greg Scott - I need to underscore that the deal in my case was certainly good enough.

@Ben LeybovichConfess I don't get you right away Ben, but after reading again a few times I take it your comment underscores the points that buying property in a stable area that cashflows even at a lower cap rate is the way to invest - vs speculating in a higher cap rate area and hoping for appreciation.If you're inclined, would you like to spell it out a little more? 

So this all boils down to underscoring the importance of doing thorough due diligence on the sponsor.

Abu Dhabi will buy securities that convert into stock and yield 11 percent a year, almost double the interest Citigroup offers bond investors, underscoring the New York-based company's need for cash.

Let me underscore the importance of recruiting businesses to your area.

@Harpreet Singh to underscore @Brian Burke's point, you should be focused on cash flow and conservative underwriting.

ABoR housing market data underscores not only the ongoing strong housing demand in our region, but the critical need for more housing stock at all price points in and around Austin.”

I think that statement accurately portrays the thought process of some investment sponsors and underscores why sponsor selection is so important.

So, to bring this full circle, real estate is not a personal property widget, real estate valuation is different, there is a social requirement, that is usually underscored by government regulations and laws.