The acid is not very toxic to humans in small quantities but dissolves some part of the roach's body.I am not very sure about the government rules in the U.S. about boric acid but it is not very dangerous and is used in other countries to get rid of roaches.

Regardless, the simple equation of quantity x unit cost is attractive for high level proforma but you need to specifically define what the quantity represents and what the unIt cost includes.

Is it a bad idea to send the same postcard to out-of-state landlords as it is to pre-foreclosures (i.e. one generic design) to save on printing costs (low printing quantities cost a lot more than high quantities)?

The close friend that was unfortunate enough to align with an agent not in harmony with their wishes is their opinion and experience.  

I didn't read the other posts, but the 1% rule of thumb exists in 'reasonable quantity' for those who look (a little harder to see/find now compared to 5 years ago) in most of NC except the metro areas of Raleigh, Charlotte, Wilmington, and anomalies like Ashville and other lower population/high demand islands like coastal cities.

All are rehab units most are gut jobs.Area Market Survey Listings as of 12/25/06 at 7:17pm Property Type Residential Property Subtype Single Family Status Active Price 4,000 to 10,000 Hamilton-E01 Active Listing Price Range Quantity Average DOM $19,999 or under 3 54 ==================================================== 3 54 Summary Price Information Minimum $8,900 Maximum $9,900 Average $9,433 Median $9,500 Hamilton-E03 Active Listing Price Range Quantity Average DOM $19,999 or under 1 77 ==================================================== 1 77 Summary Price Information Minimum $10,000 Maximum $10,000 Average $10,000 Median $10,000 Hamilton-E04 Active Listing Price Range Quantity Average DOM $19,999 or under 2 98 ==================================================== 2 98 Summary Price Information Minimum $5,000 Maximum $10,000 Average $7,500 Median $7,500 Hamilton-W04 Active Listing Price Range Quantity Average DOM $19,999 or under 3 103 ==================================================== 3 103 Summary Price Information Minimum $4,900 Maximum $9,900 Average $8,033 Median $9,300 Hamilton-W05 Active Listing Price Range Quantity Average DOM $19,999 or under 9 100 ==================================================== 9 100 Summary Price Information Minimum $6,500 Maximum $9,900 Average $8,799 Median $9,500 Hamilton-W07 Active Listing Price Range Quantity Average DOM $19,999 or under 1 154 ==================================================== 1 154 Summary Price Information Minimum $9,500 Maximum $9,500 Average $9,500 Median $9,500 Equal Opportunity Housing * All information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

I would pick quality over quantity and cheap price any day of the week, especially for a first investment.

It’s unfortunate really because it was one of few places where tenants and landlords lived harmoniously as neighbors and now the tenants are forced to fight for regulations just so they can keep affording to live in their hometown. 

Additionally, the price point is likely higher given the small quantity requested, especially if it's not a full load.Not all concrete is created equal.  

@Robert Harmon, I take it you mean "first INVESTMENT property", (having already "bought" your primary residence)?