The key market demographics have to be solid and fundamentally sound, but my no-go on a market comes down to finding a team in place with time and history on their side where I can clearly see they are a good bet for helping me make money.  

Otherwise, I merely educated my clients in some fundamentals of taxation.So, if you don't know the basics, then any accountant will deliver "magic" results to you.

Now that I have built a foundation in my knowledge of real estate fundamentals, it’s time I begin taking action as I continue to learn.

I totally agree that government spending is wasteful in a lot of area - but that is not an argument against the fundamental need to hold everyone accountable for the health care system that they will indefinitely use.

Fundamentals are one thing, but I need to peel back the covers and see what they're up to before entertaining buying a position.

Welcome to Bigger Pockets, when it comes to creative financing, a lot of times its really good to start with the fundamentals and then you can get creative by switching it up.

But that's highly dependent on your locality and you should consult with an attorney.Regarding how much extra security deposit you can ask for legally, that's definitely a question for your attorney and will probably depend on local laws.The fundamental problem here seems to be the income pool of the market you're in -- if people can't afford the rent, then you're either priced above the market, or you have a market that is very unstable due to the prevailing employment conditions of the people living there.

Basic tool and power tool safety, including ladder safety; fundamental electrical questions such as what size breaker/fuse should you use on a circuit with 14 gauge wiring; where should GFCI's be installed; how to check for hot conductor; etc.

I was trying to understand why and landed on the fundamentals of supply and demand.

Not everyone is given the resources or skills to own property and become a landlord, but we fulfill a fundamental need that people have, the need for shelter.