They aren't located in super-competitive areas where loaded cash investors are itching to make buys.....thus driving up the yield and subsequently the risk.

Whether you trade time (w2) or find other ways (business income) to create value is up to you.For me, I started a management company and subsequently grew a syndication platform; both of which provide cash flow and value creation. 

They will also be hearing from you again on your subsequent mailing if you are doing direct mail.Follow up is actually one of the most important aspects of your marketing campaign.

Ok, here is the situation I am in right now:I have one rental property, which was a home that I lived in for 10 years, and was subsequently unable to sell.  

She said she had a lawyer and that she was fighting the HOA for singling her out, especially after all this time; which made me think, have you received any updates (in writing) from your HOA she said she didn't know.What I suspect is that the HOA has made subtle change to the charter/agreement which has subsequently allowed this seller to be exposed. 

I work with/for a great third generation family enterprise. 

My primary LLC is a holding company with the name XYZ "Enterprises, LLC". 

,Mathematically it would be better to make a lump sum extra payment and enjoy spending less on interest in every subsequent month, building equity faster.However if you want to do it your way...I suspect that if you write one check for P&I * 12 and try to indicate that you want to prepay for a year, they will take one P&I payment, apply the rest towards paying down principal, and still expect your next monthly regular P&I payment next month.

In MD (not sure about VA and DC), operating without a MHIC license (the type of license required to work on residential properties) is an offense subject to imprisonment (first offense up to $1K fine a/o 6 months imprisonment - 2nd and subsequent, $5K/2years max).On another note, pulling permits requires proof of WC coverage (or waiver) and insurance coverage valid only if permit pulled... nice!  

The first 2 meetings were free and the subsequent ones are fee based, but they offer a coupon for a free initial meeting.