Whoever gives me the most business and has an excellent close record will first be presented with off-market opportunities. 

The pitch is always the same: "You need our system or you’ll never make it in this business." 

Treat this property as a business and factor in all the associated expenses, including mortgage payments (if you pull a loan), maintenance, and potential vacancy periods.To simplify management and make this less of a hands-on job, I’d strongly recommend working with a property management company.

No, it's not a normal business practice and does not pass the smell test.From driving? 

The question is mostly a personal financial planning question and it depends on your preference and what balance of risk and access you'd like and would be comfortable with.

My business partner and I purchased a commercial office building a few years ago with creative financing.

I don't Atlanta is too landlord friendly and the demographics shift it harder to do business everyday.  

This will help attract more business to the state, keep it coming! 

CA really cleaned up the fractional note business from my days of doing it in the 80s..

A good manager will handle everything from marketing to maintenance and tenant screening, saving you time and stress.Vendors and LandscapingBuilding a team of dependable vendors—like landscaping companies, contractors, and insurance agents—is critical.