It was an easy way to get off my but, and start investing.

It would be a pretty easy way to start something that is income producing without having to put to much thought or effort into it. 

It made it easy to check up on things and we obviously knew the neighborhood really well. 

That easy question to answer will be a really great litmus test in your due diligence toolbox.If you are evaluating a REIT, it would be wise and prudent to do your homework and select the appropriate professional to guide you.

I just gave him some easy round numbers on the deal, and he said it looks great.

The hypothetical six months to find tenants might actually be 3 years, we don't know (if it was so easy to place tenants in that building, why haven't the current owners done exactly that?!).

Having a PMS with automated reminders has been a game-changer for us too, making it easy to manage renewals without much manual follow-up.

Issues to think about are shared walls (if you're renting to nurses they need QUIET in their off hours), parking and how easy it is to get to/from work in your area.

Fees should be clearly stated in writing, easy to understand, and justifiable.

Are they easy to work with?