My wife and kids would keep that off the table for my main residence, that's for sure!

@David Dachtera While I do agree with you, right now we're not in a position to leave sweat equity on the table.  

A lot of long-time landlords do things to save money like rent out illegal ADUs (not up to current safety code) or accept under the table rent payments to not report it the income to the IRS - they're just asking for trouble doing this in a pro-tenant city. 

Lenders, attorneys, PM's, insurance agents and of course, fellow investors.i can bring capital to the table and some mean underwriting skills so feel free to reach out if I can help you!

Therefore I'm not too concerned with "near misses", but rather an 8.0 with the epicenter smack dab underneath our coffee table.

These are the people for whom 1 missing paycheck (for illness, emergency, etc) would mean not putting food on the table. 

Property managers brings a skill set to the table that you would not have time to deal with.

We each bring something to the table and we're closing on our first two deals in Troy, NY this month.Keep talking to people and keep learning but don't be afraid to get started and take action.  

I have gone to the closing table with no insurance and one call I have insurance to close.

The Knoxville Real Estate Investors Association - KnoxREIA.com - will begin advertising Turnkey properties from its members in September and there will be a Deal Table beginning with the Sept 13 meeting.