Many reason I stay away from Condo's including:HOA regime feesUnexpected and expensive HOA assessment fees for upgrades or repairs that you may not agree with.RulesClose proximity to others that could cause disagreementsSaturation and competition on renting condo's ParkingI would personally never buy a condo for these reasons and look for a deal on a house.

Personally, I count everything as cogs from the beginning.

I personally love Columbus in terms of doing value add.

Personally, I've been focusing on fine-tuning my buyer consultation process to make sure clients understand the value I bring to the table.

We are handling one now where the prepayment penalty will be $750, and it was a nobrainer since he is getting better terms.  

Jarrod, i would consider focusing on airtight around a personal guarantee.

You want Tenant A out, you inspect, you handle the deposit, then you move Tenant B in.

2nd liens are the best way to lose your money, are you lending personally, or are you working as a broker? 

“Every person licensed pursuant to this chapter shall include his license number in: (a) all construction contracts; (b) subcontracts and calls for bid; and (c) all forms of advertising, as prescribed by the registrar of contractors, used by such a person.”Only times I’ve been given some excuse on this, the bidder was not a licensed contractor, while claiming to be such.

I have learned to get a cheap maintenance person and have them buy the good chemicals from A1 Able and spray it for you.