Quote from @Bruce Woodruff: I don't really even notice them, and I certainly don't click on them to actually read and get involved.....Just another way of getting business and not a great one IMO..By the way, does anyone know anything about framing a staircase?

Plus, no matter what happens Mark is my guy down there and I told him if I ever made a personal comment about his relationship, to tell me to stick it.They always lock the gate at night so no one can drive on to the property and to keep the guard dogs in.Later while my wife and I were driving and checking our storage units, I called Mark to re-iterate we had heard about this and to let her know we will never get involved in their affairs.He said. 

With my condo, I believe because they can walk right out of the building to the slope, in many eyes it would out rank a home where you can't do that.

But I do not buy bottom barrel properties in bad locations (busy roads, crime, eye-sore views) instead I focus on making a property one that the average modern family will want. 

(most hard money loans require 10-15% down depending on the split between purchase price and rehab). but that is both (1) risky and (2) expensive, as you're paying interest every month on 100% of the borrowed funds. private money is fine, you're just bearing a lot of risk and also involving the relationship in your very first deal. 

I've been eyeing land in Central and West Texas, and they occasionally have some interesting opportunities, but some of them seem too good to be true. 

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

I hope it works out for all involved.  

Though I would mix with antifreeze if the heat is off and your winters involve freezing.

Be flexible and keep an eye out for opportunities, as they often come when you least expect them.