Put a pretty girl in a sandwich board at a busy intersection.

I am always on board with getting a property and doing the rehab,that way I know what is/isn't done I control the quality of materials and often opt for more durable materials that will hold up for multiple tenants.Based on your numbers it sounds like your looking at a 4/ 2br?

I would be on board as long as you approve of the colors, etc.

Be cautious on your first deal and make it a home run to spring board yourself to more deals. 

And, of course, you shouldn't buy anything with so little cash flow anyhow...On the other hand, if you've ever played the cash flow board game you will have noticed that there are cycles to everything, and while there are times to buy assets, there are also times to pay off debt.

He was selling local print advertising for a throwaway at the time.I am the former chairman of the Illinois Manufactured Housing Association (2015-2016) and a long-time board member.

It's similar to having an informal advisory board member for your company...for credibility, until you have some from your own history.

@Marcus Jones - If you've got the time I recommend just driving for dollars around the area that you are planning to target and taking down the addresses of obviously vacant properties (things boarded up and in disrepair).

@Alex Sanchez There is a few on this board - I would give them a call.

Hmm...I know I have seen framed mirrors repainted as chalk boards.