My contractor poured a self leveling cement over the current concrete slab.

I've only dealt with residential at this point but am looking into self storage and on my search for commercial I stumbled upon a car dealership property where the owner is moving out of state and motivated to sell the property.

I hope you have verified that there will be sufficient equity and that you'll be able to qualify (either DSCR or Conv) for a takeout loan or cashout refi for the hard money.

Alternatively, you can convert your IRA into a "Self-Directed " IRA and buy investment real estate inside your SD IRA.

.- Too many other investors willing to pay prices that only pencil because they're (a) self-managing and/or (b) renovating/turning around the units themselves.

If your rent increases just mimic inflation close to half or more if you self manage will bump your yield up and cash flow. 

While a detailed log is often sufficient, adding additional documentation can strengthen your record. 

You have the problem common to a lot of people getting started; wanting to invest but lacking sufficient capital.  

So looking at the letter I sent them, it was a 20-day Notice to Pay but it didn't have the language about their rights at the bottom since my letter was self-drafted.

Median SFH are selling for right about $600,000 and properties are appreciating about 10% a year in recent years, though that can’t last forever.I am self-employed and do pretty well, but I do not have a W2 and my income varies quite a bit.