If you don't have clear goals and objectives, it is easy to get distracted by the next shiny thing.

I'd be happy to connect and learn more about you and your real estate objectives.

@Shannon Park there's some truth to the saying that a good deal works in any market but it all depends on your objectives.

Once you wire your money to invest it's completely passive - the work you need to do is all done upfront evaluating the syndicator and the deal (finding someone with a track record of success that you trust, and an opportunity that meets your investing objectives).

Hey Herman, I generally tell my clients not to buy anything that would have objections: a funky layout, basement unit, dark, loud, etc. 

Even if you solve her bug issue, she is likely to throw up other objections. 

The objective is to minimize vacant time. 

You can waive the ability to object on an inspection.

During your due diligence period, you can bring this up as part of your inspection objection and ask for seller concessions/lower price etc. because its not a legal duplex.

We know each other well, he understands my business and objectives, and he get's the job done right and quick.I have a different mortgage loan officer that I use for my commercial loans.