It's just business.I have heard things before MUCH,MUCH WORSE from a buyers broker/agent,seller,and or the buyer and a bunch of other parties to a contract.I just blow it off and do not comment and keep the deal on track.If someone wants to be a racist,insensitive,whatever you think it is they have a right to do so and I have a right NOT to agree with it.I don't get involved with politics,religious views,racial issues,etc.

Blogs aren't hard to maintain and contrary to popular belief you don't need to update them all the time.

There are plenty of Cash-flowing markets in CA (contrary to popular belief), I'd would go back to the drawing board and look for a sub-market in Sacramento that can hit your objectives.

A church is a specialized area, ther is a national brokerage for churches as well as religious financing conduits that you might search for, a church is really not down the alley of a commercial broker unless they can get a change of use type client.If it's really a residence, non-compliant ADA bathrooms, etc, you may need to clean the place out presenting it for what it should be. :)

My broker friends have seen many recessions as a broker and I always enjoy getting their thoughts on things.My personal belief that I feel is right now multifamily in Georgia along with commercial is like a rock floating along at the bottom of the lake.

My one experience with Angie's List solidifies that belief in my mind.

And while the general belief is that wholesaling is the best way to break into this business, I must disagree.

Sorry I missed you all, but I had a Kings game to attend to (hockey is borderline religious for my family) see you all next time!

Keep in mind that your thoughts can help lead to success or failure depending on your beliefs.

Matt,First off I think this article is skewed to make you jump on the bandwagon of buying in on a memphis/detroit turn key sight unseen rentals.Yes Seattle is not great on cash flow but ...1) There is less competition, (as Tim Ferriss says things are easier in the top of the mountain when you don't have to compete for the 50-150k properties with every Tom Dick and Harry.2) As much as we are taught not to, Better and solid areas like Seattle are more consistent and offer more reliable appreciation (opps I said it).3) I am of the strong belief that you need to buy where you are familiar with.