They also tend to be more consistent ways of getting to the deals.Either way, just make sure you are out there doing something....sounds like you are on track....If I can help further you can also PM me

Thanks for your feed back. 

They are all in the front and would be consistent.

I've advised my mother to get pictures of the property to show the court the damage the "tenants" have caused -- they have about 5 animals on the property in addition to encouraging stray animals by feeding them on the property -- in hopes they'll be sympathetic.

My long term goal is to be out on my own investing but being new to the real estate world, I know first getting my license and working as an agent will be tremendously education.Would love any feed back from fellow Investor/Agent BP members.Thank you in advance :)

Thank you for the feed back it is greatly appreciated.

They will be a passive investor, buying for a steady and consistent return.Specifically, as you asked about market dips, ideally you wouldn't sell it if it is still performing from a rent and return standpoint.  

Since I didn't know these tenants, I did not really know what kind of people they were or if they would consistently pay rent on time.  

Unless you're consistently finding product packaging in the refuse you can use to gauge consumer preferences, it might be only a marginal idea.Maybe consider posting a survey in the laundry room asking for the tenants' feedback: "Would you find a laundry detergent vending machine helpful?" 

Direct cap is best used only when the NOI consists of above and below market long term leases.