Of course I'd like to see results faster than that if possible.Things I am uncertain about:1 - Whether or not to separate the lead generation/prospect management function from the underwriting/due diligence/paperwork function - ie employ two part time people rather than one full time person.2 - Compensation structure for the lead generation person - pure salary?

With a pure investor I would tend to want to do the deal differently in order to maintain access to that pool of capital.

MIGHT be able to buy pure on epay,,never tried.Replacing the pipe  with heavy wall 4 " PVC would be normal here. 

It's not, pretending otherwise is pure hypocrisy and a misguided attempt to stick to an untenable position in this circumstance.The fact of the matter is, the seller is happy and got exactly what they asked for.

That's purely my mortgage + property manager fees. 

In this article, I’ll give you a few ideas to help get past the fear of networking and also some tips on how to make strong, long-lasting connections.My first attempt at networking was posting comments and questions on BiggerPockets.com and connecting with local real estate investors, purely to learn more about the business of real estate investing.

If i stay, again only 1 multi family under 400k. https://www.redfin.com/city/5832/WA/Everett/filter/property-type=multifamily,max-price=400k,viewport=49.27829:47.79812:-121.58237:-123.74942 I am in purely for long term assets right now. i plan to hold all of these until they are completely paid off.

What makes a self-directed IRA custodian different is that they are not purely connected to the public exchanges and limited to investing in stocks, bonds and funds, but rather have the staff training and paperwork to document the IRA's investment in the more individualized transactions that occur when investing in real estate, notes and other non-traditional assets.

I went off of pure gut instinct. 

Live there for a few years, then move out and keep it as a pure investment property.Let me know if you have any questions.