I give applications to everyone , paper is cheap 

Fix&flip model of REI is not simple as it is in paper by numbers especially if you are getting into the space.

I have sold a bit over 50 million of the northside 2-4 units so seen lots of day 1 analysis vs long term, they tend to not look great on paper in year 1 but rents ramp up each year and they run under 3% vacancy here so actually bring high returns over the long run.

Tub/ shower,  kitchen.Let them run for 5 minutesThen flush all toilets with some toilet paper in it.If toilets take more than 5-6 seconds to flush down then you have a problem. 

Hi David,(1) I don't have much to invest ($280-$350k) and would want to diversify across different properties anyway (some DSTs are diversified, and I can probably pick up three different DSTs with my proceeds);(2) no direct participation in managing properties (tired of it);(3) illiquidity is not an issue (looking for a 7-10 or longer horizon, will need some cash 8-20 years down the road to fund the kids' college);(4) prefer paper investments in general, would be able to hedge declines in the real estate market with financial instruments (have a Ph.D. in finance and a CFA designation, but a newbie to RE exchanges).

My company continuously creates real estate-backed paper. 

To tackle this, go over your rent paper, note the problem, talk clearly, set rules, and keep to the rent.

The wet signed physical piece of paper is the actual collateral for this deal. 

Buy $100 stock (or whatever paper you want to buy), you pay $100k for it. 

So, I may have to find out who this person is or simply go to closing and be prepared to deal with this occupant.On the other hand the bank is having trouble providing the legal corporation paper work required by my title company. here is the latest email from Title to Bank: “Please have the seller (the  bank) contact their attorney to provide the needed paperwork.