This is what I usually recommend for folks starting out.Then once you get a few units under your belt and looking to expand, I would suggest going with a more robust piece of software like Appfolio or Buildium. 

Prior to that I was forcing the square peg of property management through the round hole of Quickbooks - adequate but definitely not ideal.RM is pretty robust so if starting from scratch the learning curve could be pretty intense.

depends on the market many markets are so robust.. sellers just list and sell no problempersonally I just look at it like anything else I buy there MUST be significant equity other wise why buy it. to buy it for retail .. at least for me.. leaves you no exit if the loan is called..

Once the site of the campus is announced, there will be opportunities to buy properties that are strategically located, for mere speculative purposes.If 50k new jobs will be created (over what time span?)

@Jeff Unruh Mecklenburg County, NC has a very robust online tool for search tax foreclosures to include narrowing searches by property type. http://mapserver.mecklenburgcountync.gov/foreclosures/Vacant land presents a whole host of potential problems that may inhibit a quick flip.

Certainly REITs have their own strategic niche and plan. 

That way you can strategize in the event that you want to 1031, refinance, etc., and you can bring that plan to your CPA for their seal of approval so they’re still in the loop.

Think smart, think strategically.

We are excited to get going but want to be strategic and smart about it.Your advice is much appreciated and we thank you all in advance!

In the commercial construction environment, the contracts are so robust and cumbersome that many subcontractors don’t even read them.