Our family has 7/40 ownership and the university was gifted the other 33/40.

Be friendly (kind-considerate-respectful), firm (be clear about your expectations and have the moxie to address issues as they arise), fair (comply with the law, no favoritism, appropriate response to the situation) , fast (quick to respond to maintenance requests and other tenant concerns), and flexible (when the situation warrants).

A few of may favorite books so far have been.- Set for life by @Scott Trench.

Save for 7-8 months and get my 20% down of 10k on it and go to a bank which isn't my favorite option or maybe since I was reading on here that life insurance company's have a very low interest rate and like to invest in multi family buildings that would be another good option.

It could have been a gift, illegally obtained, inheritance or left over from a previous time in your life when you had a higher paying job.

Many of them want to be average and feel entitled and like they are the gift but are only rock stars in their own minds.The ones that are humble and have a constant thirst for learning and to be the best without getting the big head are optimal.I would only consider taking on an agent with a 50/50 split.

I've been doing build to rent off and on (when I can find great deals on lots) since 2010 and it's my favorite strategy.

I would be tempted to give my 7 year tenants a parting gift card to a restaurant to enjoy during their stressful move.

Can be a cashflow killer.Tired landlords that offer seller financing is another of my favorites.  

I'm Andrew Geib, currently I'm working as a lean six sigma engineer based in the Aurora/Naperville area. 1) Favorite real estate book: just picked up Rich Dad Poor Dad for the first time2) Favorite non-real estate book: Freakonomics3) Advice for new investors: seeing as I am a new to real estate, get started now rather than later. 4) Hobbies: cars, I autocross my daily driver whenever I can, I'm resorting a classic mustang, and I frequently go to car shows all across Chicagoland.