I have been, but kicked it up a few notches about 3 years ago. 

Taxes: $185Insurance: $60City Registration: $2Maintenance: $50CapEx: $200Quarterly Inspection Fee: $33Biannual HVAC Service: $26Total Fixed Expenses: $556Let's call this section Expenses A = $556/mOkay so in order to run this properly and keep the property in top notch condition it will cost $556/m.

Eventually they'll find a place and notch eviction #3.

For $100 on Amazon.com you can get a ton of top notch educational material.

Also, on my market the nicer units, usually do not provide appliances, I tend to have my units up notch, so I can attract quality tenants.

Everything mentioned above is also an excellent source of information.CCIM courses are definitely top notch when it comes to evaluating the financials of a deal and you can browse them at www.CCIM.comIREM courses and books are also great information and deal more with the management and operation of the property. www.IREM.orgKen McElroy is doing some great syndication investments, which is invaluable to learn about as you look for larger properties.

Top notch stuff. 

The biggest recommendation I have (at least the biggest impact on my business so far) is to hire both the absolute best CPA and the best tax strategist you can find with expertise in your specific business model.Between a top notch CPA and tax strategist, you may spend $10-15K per year, but if you own a full-time business, you'll likely save that amount many times over...

I know what you mean, we had our third child on June 18 and although a little sleep deprived my motivation for success is once again pushed up another notch.

The podcasts are top notch every time!