The tenant still wouldn't leave until the giant shoved a gun in his mouth and made him leave.

Being a new investor word of mouth does seem to be a real option for finding deals.

Couldn't be happier. $24K purchase price, 30 year fixed at 5% lending.

I read a quote a mouth or so ago along the line of "I got into IT to work with computers, not realizing I'd spend more time managing people who don't know how to use computers."

When mine are done, I will flip them all off and use private money and be much happier, since I can sleep at night.As you can tell, I am passionate about my relationship with banks.Jack

I am looking to get leads by word of mouth as well as other forms of marketing.

She's happier without it.Don't forget, money = happiness, not spending = happiness.

I've found that both me and the tenants are happier with this situation -- I feel better knowing I vetted them personally, and they are happier because I obviously am more flexible and understanding as a landlord since I am more comfortable with them as my tenants.However, not to say all RE agents will do a poor job (I'm an RE agent myself).

If they're mad at you for kicking them out, they might bad mouth you at the showings and leave the place a mess.

The 1st thing out his mouth was, "What price or ballpark price would I give him for the property?'