Nothing fancy, but I do what works.

Check out Redfin.When you meet with sellers dress conservative business casual. 

Just a bunch of bullsh*t numbers that even if you call one bunch of them by a fancy name "Pro Forma" still means absolutely nothing.  

Hi all,Hope you guys don't mind another newbie announcing thread here.I've been looking for ways to help me truly become financially independent, and I want to use REI to get there.I am not looking to do anything fancy.

Don't plan on doing anything fancy inside and they will probably be 2/2 900 sqft each.

I'm dressing casual, it's Saturday. 

There should be at least one entity - such as a family or personal trust - between you and the LLC which owns the building(s) and the S-Corp which processes the income.If you visit the property during the day when most folks work (81% according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, that might be lower now after "the crash") you'll be less likely to be recognized as the buyer, especially if you dress down quite a bit while doing your inspections.Then, hire a management company and have the rent checks and electronic payments go to them.

The commercial areas offer pretty basic services, nothing fancy, but nothing to be ashamed of either.

Was just wondering if anyone knew of any fancy financing methods for owners that might exist to get in on the lowest rates. 

My tenants go for "clean" not "fancy"  The other bathtub in the house has only slight discoloration, and is a soaker (bigger) tub.