My accountant was lazy, not well informed and provided bad advice.

Humans are highly influenced by recency bias thus the cash vs equity conversation swings back and forth.

I usually try to get 10k but sometimes its not possible and I would prefer to make something and give the investor a good deal rather than make nothing trying to move a bad deal.

Too bad, tenants aren't saying a thing for fear of paying.

Sterling,Each lender is different on how they calculate income and also what overlays they have that can cause a bad income calc. 

Yes a stay in a potato is interesting but if there isn't much else to do around there, it will be a bit of a loser.Remote isn't always bad.

I can't remember the cost, not too bad, but no phone callsI sent out 1,000 mailers (letters) I designed in envelopes a week for a couple of years and made a ton of money buying properties using "creative finance" some call subto.

I actually read one of your posts on this topic years ago, which influenced me to carefully choose the right market.  

In terms of distance I will be about half hour away so not bad at all.

The difference between this attempt and the two previous attempts that failed badly is the large amount of money the aids foundation is spending.