yes yes i know void clause. but they have been doing a good job. i still end up going to give it a good clean every so often lawn care was contracted out. the way i see it you ccan pay a student living there and hope he keeps up to it. or find some kid on the block and hopefully spark a little bit of entrepreneur skills.

My wife has been in prop management for most of her adult life and is a regional manager for a large company so I plan on using her skills on the management side (why didn't we do this much sooner!!).

The larger deals into tens of millions those buyers want experienced brokers who are highly skilled and knowledgeable.Have you talked to all the brokerages?

We have been incorporating Passivhaus/EnerPHit ideas and practices into our retrofits as our knowledge increases; materials and equipment becomes available (cost effectively) here in North America; and the mindset, knowledge and skills of our trades improve with respect to energy efficiency.If the cost is equal or less than renovating a house to current code standards, then it would follow that renting that house would provide a better return on investment.

Your sales skills will be a huge asset, and the money from your sales job will be a huge asset.

Where I see some break down is this referring folks to rehabbers that are really not ready for prime time.. they either don't have the people skills.. they want to cut corners .. and or some are just nefarious in nature.

Maybe my skills are valuable to someone else willing to partner?

Look at the managers for both sectors; look at the amount of work that you will be doing- pick the option that allows you to learn as much as possible and develop your skills as a real estate professional (the job/manager that is fun might not be the best for you to grow). 

Nothing stops the middle class from making better investments beyond their decision making skills and their fear of risk.

Hey BPJust thought I'd post to see how many private equity / investors are active in Georgia, specifically those interested in high-return corporate housing, hospitality and senior care (skilled care & assisted living).