Because I'm military I mainly bank online but if I were able to establish a local branch bank that was convenient to my tenants and just transfer that money to where I need it online that would be great.A lot of these problems result from being a long distance landlord and being across the country from my properties, but I'm glad I can figure out the best method of doing business now so when my portfolio gets bigger I can maximize efficiency.

And if the return is to be maximized on a 12 week basis, then you rent all 12 weeks out and only use for personal use during the other 40 weeks of the year.

Looking to maximize IT to aid me in becoming more efficient in moving in on real estate deals, and my experience in construction to give me a leg up in making flips profitable.Have a good friend who I partner up with, whose background is in investment banking.

I almost birddogged this one but figured I wanted to learn how to maximize my low equity leads so I jumped right in.I am kind of figuring it out as I go right now, maybe I had it priced too high.The fact is that I have an investor buyer who wants to do a straight up subject to with the owner, and is willing to give me a $2500 assignment fee.

Then determine value after repairs are done with levels of upgrades to maximize value at low cost.

While some would want to maximize their profit, I leave more on the table for my groups so they keep buying from me.

Reason being, you won't be able to maximize your returns if you buy a property that could accomplish either.

I agree with Holdman's comment.In my experience banks maximize their sales prices this includes a properly marketed property and a bank ordered BPO or appraisal to verify the price of any offers presented.

If your goal is to maximize your Cash-On-Cash returns by acquiring low cost properties in C areas while doing as much as you can to mitigate the trials and tribulations of high turnover, crime, and unreliable property management, then you should probably start elsewhere.If you don't know which of these strategies (or which strategy in-between these two) is the one you want to utilize, then the only thing that is clear is that both of these (and all other) markets are wrong for you.

- Stretching yourself too thin (either to get deals done - or enjoying life;) - Being too lenient with "stakeholders" (tenants/contractors/partners) - Maximizing returns / leaving money on the table - Having plenty of reserves!