@David CoombesBeing consistent and time blocking.

In general I also prefer the brick/cement block structure over the wood frame, but I think we have different reasons. 

Evening BP Family,I'm starting to feel a writer's block for investing.

I once had a rental that got pushed aside with Houston area realtors because we offered 500 as a the fee instead of one months rent which would have been about 2k and I couldn't believe how big of a stumbling block that was for us in that case

It is 3 blocks from trax to the University.

And, although during the downturn jobs here got hit, they were not merely hit as bad as some of the other areas in the country.I really like the Placer County area and think the barriers to entry for the Sacramento market tend to be a lot easier than Palo Alto.The trick to any investing where you are not personally going to manage (and if you are going to personally manage you need to remember that your management may be more of a road block than hiring out the management) is trust and checking in.The reason almost everyone always recommends investing in your back yard is that you know that area like the back of your hand.

Its a great house - problem is the seller (renovator) has the home priced over $20.00/sq ft above other recent comparable renovations on the block and in the neighborhood (the neighborhood has a lot of recent renovations - its one of those rejuvenated historic neighborhoods).

Higher cash flow than anywhere AND higher appreciation, i just don't recommend Turn Key type of investing as there is a big disparity in prices.I'm buying properties for $2000 that on the same block the Turn Keys are trying to sell for $45,000.One of my favorite plays is buying after TK investors give up.  

Accountants like lawyers typically value their time on an hourly basis, some simply charge by the hour and some charge based on an estimated block of hours you will require and they will need to service your account.So what is your arrangement with your accountant, are you monopolizing his time without him being compensated?

I dont do any deals under 5% though, unless I am trying to block someone else's sign from being put up in my farm area.