Hopefully, you don't have money sitting too long because we all know investing in real estate is a more lucrative use of money.

But I'm talking about finding the really great properties by asking the neighbors how they feel about the area and sitting down with the current owners and having an honest conversation with them about their experience.

I have yet to do my first deal and I recall reading in one of the bigger pockets books that on the west coast they typically use title companies and on the East Coast they use attorneys for closing.

Sounds like you're sitting on a gold mine. 

And then invite her over for a nice home cooked Dinner with all the trimmings.Even if she says no--just because she is your Mom.And get her a nice little gift--all wrapped up--maybe some perfume--she would like that.Then maybe you can sit and watch a movie together--she would probably like that too.And I know she doesn't come over to your house enough, because if she did--you would not have to ask this on a forum.Just My 2 cents.

Sit down and call your competition.  

OR do something where you pay them a slightly higher share of the rent, for example 75/25 until they are repaid whatever ROI they were looking for in interest for the loan, and then revert to a 50/50 split or like you said possibly some kind of buyout.It depends on who your partner is but some people just like having a steady little income from money sitting in a house, like getting dividends from stocks.

He attempts to contact the listing agent, the agent will not speak to him via phone - only text, which makes communication difficult.The listing agent (who is also the property manager) said they have an offer, with subject removals coming off on Sept. 10th.So I sit and wait to see if the deal closes on the 10th.  11th passes, 12th passes - still listed. 

Unit 1: 2Bd 1 Br: $1825Unit 2: 1Bd 1BR: $1475Unit 3: 1Bd 1Br: I will OccupyProperty Taxes: $8,000I have about $75k sitting in the bank. 

Some rehab work has been started and is currently sitting as a shell.