That was my clue to purchase rentals because they were renting very quickly and leaving very little time to shop around.

Tell them you will pay them cash for a quick close.

I was going to continue building a portfolio meant for the long run instead of quick short term profits, and survive the ups and downs of any market condition.And I bought well, very well perhaps, as most of my deals were 50-60% what banks were asking.

I started doing some home flipping from 2001 - 2009, then got into buy and hold.I am at a cross roads, so I recently sold some properties, in an effort to have a portfolio of quality over quantity.Not exactly sure what my next move will be, the big challenge for me has been learning about tenant issues, and dealing with some unexpected repairs, both my wife and I took a course and are IPOANS CAM Certified (Certified Property managers).We only manage our own properties, plus have a couple of hired property managers to help with some out of town units, however, I have been studying tenancy rules, laws, and have become addicted to answering property management questions.What attracted me to join this site, is all the different types of real estate investment people are involved in.I look forward to participating in the forum.Michael P Currie

Have a vacancy coming up on a Webster condo and want a quick turn around.

But to get you started, a few inexpensive items you can implement to improve the park quickly - create good rules and regulations for the park and enforce the "No Pay, No Stay" policy; improve the road frontage with a white 3 rail fence and new sign; do not allow dangerous breed dogs.After that, find the money for MHU Boot Camp and attend :)

I've quickly learned that there is a ton of great info on here!  

If this works, it will be a nice way to get quick equity to refi out of FHA and get rid of PMI 

Church Hill is a great area, and likely to become even more popular with Stone having its operations in the area, which will likely attract even more services to the near east end.

Most are happy to attract anyone who has the membership or meeting fee and might either bring them deals on day or be a source of cash for other member's deals.