This approach conveys your respect and appreciation while making it clear that your decision isn’t personal—it’s practical.

Quote from @Matthew Posteraro: I am in the phase of practicing deal analysis on possible investment properties in the area I am looking to invest in.

I manage the property and the tenants, pay the owner of the property a rent that meets their mortgage plus a little profit, charge fair market rent from the tenants I sublet to, and exercise an option to buy the property after a predefined term and at a predefined price.This way tired landlords don't have to manage their property anymore, and I start investing with little to no money.

Quote from @Gary Bonds: Any best practices when attempting to secure business funding from a bank, in the form of a loan or credit?

Plus it's a great exercise to ensure you understand each step of the deal, and if there's anything you're missing--something new to learn as well!

You have to practice and find smart ways to move around PPC/PPL is definitely something I’m keeping on my radar, it’s great to hear that it's working for you and bringing in motivated sellers.

Best practices for security deposit deductions (damages)?

He ended up finding an eight-plex in a growing neighborhood that’s now practically printing rent checks for him.

As a CPA and real estate investor who is a general partner in two syndications, I want to share some practical advice to set realistic expectations.

There is a way of waiving the account at the state level by certifying certain practices but it's more trouble than it's worth and easier to just keep an account open.