Some specific things in different markets are easy points of differentiation, though, like indoor parking or covered parking vs. uncovered outdoor parking, elevator vs. walk-up (if low-rise), construction, amenities (pool, dry cleaner, etc.).

Fundamentally, if the surround is already in poor condition, with cracks and gaps, you must assume water has entered the wall cavity and created who knows what kind of issues--from simple rot, to attracting various pests, to mold.

This creates a flow of water from the back to the front and onto the floor so the tenants will call you instead of letting it rot.

I also recommend getting a full inspection during the option period to make sure there are no unexpected repairs (foundation, termites, wood rot).These are the two basic real estate strategies that are just the tip of the iceberg.

It’s a major advantage when making an offer, I state that I will close as fast as the ink dries.

This house that I am buying has several stains on the dry wall ceiling.

some of us have moral values and wouldnt be able to sleep at night if we left a family high and dry and skipped town with their money.

My question is what are some of the option due I have to come up with at least a portion of the money without tapping my well dry.

Get yourself to the point where you never have to worry about selling shoes or working a desk job ever again.What happens if your cost of living increases with the increased cash flow(I'm sure it already has to an extent, you quit your job, but the marketing bonanza dries up?

I'm coming up dry.