Most lenders do not service their own loans and reserve the right in the future to sell it- even credit unions and 99.9% of banks. 

The investors with the most units and most experience could just as likely be in flip flops and a Jimmy Buffett shirt as jeans and a polo.

Outside of West Oakland, what areas would you say are likely to go up in value over time - what pockets/neighborhoods are you looking at?

- Weekday activities: What time do you wake up? 

They do respond within 24 hours but most of the time, the response is in regards to them working on your request.

Let's of NYC investors look at other cities in NY, Rochester, Buffalo, etc... they can drive to them to see them, and they know the state well enough to feel comfortable.Most of the rust belt cities in NY offer cash flow as well. 

Fewer still actually show-up to deliver the value in-person. 

If you have access to outside capital/equity, you already have an advantage over most.

I gave him notice, he huffed and puffed, but then he packed up and moved out.How? 

Dave,Sorry I took so long to respond.