It is a simple matter of the best and most efficient way to protect my personal assets.

To top it all off, we just won the "Curbed Cup Neighborhood of the Year" http://nola.curbed.com/archives/2014/01/02/the-curbed-cup-neighborhood-of-the-year-is-bywater.php Truly, music to an investors ears :)Feel free to hit me up Chris.

@Robert Leonard , do you have problems with the high-efficiency front load washer/dryers?

He got hit in downturn.

Over the last few years, I have replaced that activity with raising money from private individuals, and investing THAT money in apartments.You just gotta figure out what the most efficient way is to get there, what suits your personality, and what is the most fun for you.

Everything else I had gotten was thru hud.I was struggling to hit my target of 3 this year (had been stuck on 2 since june/july) and then put in some offers with some other realtors that worked at the same agency as the listing agents.

Fortunately, I wasn't hit very hard by the market as many were during that time period.Lots of new tools, easier and less expensive to get data but mostly people trying to put a new face on the old.

You've definitely hit he jackpot for resources with BP.

If you relax on some terms, it can be used against you in eviction court.If the tenant doesn't pay on time, hit them with proper notice.

When a good flip opportunity hits the MLS you'll have 5-10 rehabbers viewing the property with a couple days.