I'll use this as a chance to sharpen my skills so when the next opportunity comes, I'll be better equipped to evaluate it.

pictures would help a lot here. that water has to go somewhere (else). i had to add some trench drains with basins that route the water away from one of my buildings before. french drain was not an option due to the type of soil (clay) that would not allow for proper water dispersion. with the right equipment and people that know what they're doing, this is a day's job, tops (depending on how far you need to trench it).

Agreed, I definitely don't want to lose them, but my location is growing, and I also know they wouldn't reach out to me to have them increase their rent when they add more equipment, in a neighborhood I know is growing.Can you tell me more about that Cap Rate component?

@Jesus Orbea There have been a lot of great points made on this thread about Hartford so I think you are well equipped with information.

Coral Gables, FL equipment financing?

Then financially, you need to be equipped for this.I avoid HOAs unless it's an extremely unique property.

Properties in areas with higher costs might need more reserves.Personal Financial Situation: Your personal financial stability and risk tolerance will impact how much you're comfortable keeping in reserves.Property Management: If you're using a property management company, they might have recommendations for appropriate reserve levels based on their experience.Property-Specific Factors: Unique features of your properties, such as specialized equipment or unique designs, could impact your reserve needs.It's also a good idea to periodically review and adjust your reserve amounts as needed.

This will leave you better equipped to finance fast growth.

@Zachary Trigger Can you try out the equipment before you put in an offer....

Thank you all for the input.To be honest, I was a little unsure of how to respond to said listing agent’s reaction and that is why I pointed out that, yes, I do appreciate the concern if in fact that was the case, however, that being said, none of us would appreciate being ruled out of an offer simply based on our gender.It is really wrong to make an assumption that someone is not qualified to buy from you, just based on gender alone.It is for this reason that the Fair Housing Act came into place and what saddens me is that the only way he agreed to a showing was after my buyer’s agent pointed out my military background.I served in the United States Army and it is sad that, my agent needed to bring this up to try to win me a showing.My agent tried to convince this listing agent that if I can handle being in the military and seeing what I saw, living in the “supposed” bad neighborhood was the least of my worries, and it is.I know what I can handle and it just saddens me when people presume just based on my gender that I need something “softer, more secure” or else, I will fail.In the military, my MOS was 62 Bravo, heavy equipment mechanic.I am by no means fragile and incapable of taking care of myself and it is truly sad when a listing agent feels the need to bring up my gender as a pre-qualification for showing a property!