He also makes about $150k to $300k profit when he sells these properties (net profit). so it works for him, where most people think he is NUTS.

They are the low hanging fruit right now and not many big investors are looking for them but that doesn't mean they aren't selling and you will be stuck with them forever.

But when I tally it all up between monthly fees, renewals, and marketing/placement fees it's still quite a big nut to cover.What are your thoughts and also, what kind of rates/fees would you consider "good" for something of this size that has 100% occupancy and minimal deferred maintenance?

Your Money or Your Life by Joe Dominquez and Vicki Robin is a great nuts and bolts Financial Independence/Financial Integrity book.Lifonaire by Steve Cook and Shaun McCloskey is probably the best book I could recommend from a "philosophy" standpoint.  

Am I nuts for giving this woman a chance in November (after she pays up)?

Yeah the market is nuts right now and I’m just trying to learn and find those deals the best I can.

Has your journey in NC been fruitful?

Managing billions of dollars Real estate has been good to me of course its all I know but there are so many other things we can do for a living that are fruitful.. to me dealing with tenants for the rest of my life would be next to being in Prison..

Am I saying never in history of men has a meeting been fruitful?

Outside of that, you're nuts for thinking about paying off a loan on a depreciating asset.