But this is quite unique most don't have the internet presence that Morris did or the skill to manipulate pod cast audiences and then get such blind devotion to his model.. its really something. 

Do not blindly give it to a university and rely on them to build you.

This is the disadvantage of the hired property managed portfolio - owners are blind to what is actually going on.I, like you, enjoy performing the work on the properties. 

A lot of this is my fault for blindly trusting Martel and not doing my own research into good property management companies.

@Clarence: It looked like the scheme was on before the water issues.But, I do think that people should invest carefully and not blindly--definitely ask questions.The article particularly struck me because I live next door to a property owned by an California LLC that is planning to abandon it.

They were Bali blinds supposedly custom cut but the store bought size.

I honestly just turned a blind eye. 

Part of being a good Landlord is supporting the community where you own property, not turning a blind eye to situations that actually are a violation and likely causing trouble.    

It's not an auction just a single blind bid from each.

We left our handy woman in charge and went on a cruise.Everything to that point had been good with her, but I reckon the moment the phone signal went dead, she got blindingly drunk and then proceeded to harass every single tenant.