ADVERSITY is what defines success.For some it makes them quit and give up and for others it makes us STRONGER and more determined than ever to succeed.Everyone sees success of people and admire it but they do not know the trial and error and years of failure and enduring to get where they are today.Doing something amazing with your life is NOT a success only journey.

And the worst part is the stomach churning one endures waiting for that good luck.I so look forward to learning more about the real estate market and hopefully generating some income.Will and Addiel, thanks for your introductions and I'll definitely be in touch.

I endured it because a heating person on weekend emergency will charge a gazillion dollars and I knew I could fix it myself.

Qualifying your deal for an LTV of 85% is turning out to be a lot of work ... not really difficult, but probably more work than your average mortgage agent/broker wants to endure.

You wont have the lung capacity, stamina, or endurance of an olympic swimmer, but you'll have the body.

When it needs fixing or replaced it needs to be done now if during inclement weather.

Now I just have to endure the short sale process and hope for the best.

To add to the great lists above, here are my choices:Commercial Real Estate Investing for Dummies by Peter Conti & Peter HarrisCommercial Real Estate Investing: A Creative Guide to Successfully Making Money by Dolf de RoosCommercial Real Estate for Beginners: The Basics of Commercial Real Estate Investing by Peter HarrisThe Perfect Investment: Create Enduring Wealth from the Historic Shift to Multifamily Housing by Paul MooreHow to Buy and Sell Apartment Buildings by Eugene E. 

You could get rid of them spend the money to fix it up, endure some vacancy while you are doing this, and have someone just like them move in and you start over.

(Besides, I like my cozy cave, I have a great view of all the chaos the rest of you endure. ;-)