I hope to scale up quicker than most, not in quantity of deals, but in size.I am also very interested in learning how I can utilize my accounting knowledge to add value to JV's, partnerships, and other investors.

(barring the deposits and pet rent comparison)@mike I wouldn't think written notice is necessary for not allowing pet damageYou need to read your own lease and follow it.If the lease allows pets and doesn't quantify type and quantity, you're probably out of luck. 

My focus is on quality rather than quantity, so have a small number of units producing significant income. 

It's no longer about quantity, but quality to me. 

Often times it is better to focus on quality over quantity. 10 x 4-plexes is 40 units ... for example, if you can't meet your investment goal with 40 high quality, reasonably leveraged units or less in scottsdale, you may want to reassess your strategy IMO.

If $2500/month is your only goal and you want it quickly then yeah cheap out of state could work in quantity.

The most successful investors, focus on quality, not quantity.  

Properties are #1.Cheaper- so you can buy more- quantity is the goal. #2.

Her primary complaint is the focus on quantity rather than quality of care. 

We value quality over quantity and working with owners/investors who “get it” and are open to our input and control in order to help them succeed as we are VR owners/operators ourselves. - residential sales/buyers agent for out of state visitors who may transition into snowbirds and/or 2nd home investment propertiesWe’ve already spoken to attorneys and it seems we have “very good questions”.