Most rational indivulaes recognise the added risk of pits.

You are starting a business and recognise the fact that there will be issues associated with dealing with interpersonal relationships, you adapt and deal with the problems as standard issues of operating the business.

BTW 1031 Exchanges don't seem to be recognised in the UK (according to the advice I got).If you do find a good accountant you may want to explore how the taxes work for your domicile status.

How did u come across this pty and recognise it as a great deal?

Hi,I've got a number of notes, most of which are (so far) going reasonably well, however, I've got one that is just lagging the rest - it was a non-performing 2nd and the 1st has got in the way, making a short term fo...

Find a deal to partner on and then pitch it at a local meeting - if it's a good deal the experienced people in the room will recognise that... and if it's not a good deal they will tell you so - either way you win.Know your strengths and play to them.

Nick, I recognise you now, from other forums.

However recognising that some landlords have terrible business practices and struggle psychologically with the responsibility of efficient tenant turn over it is conceivable they see a benefit in paying a portion of their tenants rent.  

My focus for now will be buy & hold, but I'd like to also invest in other people's projects at some stage to speed things up.After recognising the risk of heading down the analysis paralysis hole, I decided I just needed to take action, and as a result I am about to close on my first duplex in upstate New York (Callicoon). 

If dealing with a mortgage broker, you should offer her/him something - either an opportunity to match you best offer and/or a payment that recognises the effort they have.If you were buying a home, the Big-5 are usually within fractions of each other, however with rental properties a couple of them are more welcoming than their peers.