When we roll it into the C&D dumpsite, the guys hand-bombing shingles from the back of a pickup just stare and shake their heads :-)

Which is nothing to shake a stick at.

One wholesaler offered me a Shively "fixer" at the sold price of the one next door, which was in excellent condition <shaking my head>.    

I actually wanted to grab some owners and shake them it bothered me so much how non-sensical they were being. ;-)

In fact, gross rent (before expenses) aren't usually $2000 on such a property....that would be rent equal to 4% of the purchase price....however, that'd be a screaming deal if the numbers shake out.

Shaking hands and meeting others is the best way to build solid relationships.

I agree with the others on month to month only so things can naturally shake themselves out with those who want to stay and those that don’t without being bound to people who want to make your life hell!  

When this guy told you to "come down there" he likely meant for you to meet him at the door, shake his hand, maybe trade a few harsh comments about each others' mommas before you stripped down and went at it under Queensberry Rules.

It will be interesting to see how this shakes out.

You generally have more contacts that you think you do -- your database, properly nurtured, can shake out transactions at a 6:1 ratio.