The ab-normal stems from positive self perception at all times.There is everything ab-normal about your actions.

My perception is that tenants already feel resentful for being their landlord.

Louis so I can't say for sure, but maybe you being from California is skewing your perception of normal.

There's a perception that you pay more for a turn key but that's not necessarily the case.

We never tie our bonuses to conditions, though there are a few times when we wish we did.I'm going to talk to my wife about whether a higher co-op makes sense given the scenario you presented and the perception some agents may have with bonuses...Thanks for the info!

I want to share what I believe is a powerful commentary from Peter Giardini about not only the impact of government intervention on the landlord business, but also the perception of landlords as big bad evil rich people - out there to hold down the little guy.Please take a few minutes to read it and leave your feedback there for Pete and all the other readers to see.Government Intervention — and We Landlords are The Targets!

Remember perception is reality for many.I do not know your specific market plan.

How many lives are being destroyed by the perception that 'its easy' or 'all it takes is hard work' or 'house prices are low and interest rates are low, you can't go wrong' or 'real estate is way better than the stock market' ?

In markets like ours, you could have 4 subdivisions with 200K homes, new construction that could be selling like hot cakes that will skew that perception, you rehabbed 1982 ranch may or may not compete, and usually won't even if you sunk 100K in it.The objective measures to valuation, market activity, inventor supplies and housing needs have been around about a hundred years, technology hasn't and won't change the approach but can make things easier.

Also please don't forget we are talking about Toledo and Dayton, Ohio.These cities are much smaller than Memphis and have also been over the years ranked numerous times as the most affordable in the country compared to incomes.Feel free to read my blog about my perception on the different asset classes.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/06/28/abcs-real-estate-asset-classes/Thanks and have a great day.