A friend of mine owns a cell tower which pays him out $1,500 monthy.

End with be safe, give my name company name, and cell number as I self manage.Prayers for those on the coast. 

So what we do have is their driver's licenses and SSNs for all 4, one employer (military base), cell numbers for 3 of the tenants as well as a number to a new business the step father started (I saw the number on his car; no actual location or address exists for this new business that they likely operate from their mobile).Thank you for the suggestion on the collection service and for all your feedback. 

So far seems fair, gave me his cell phone, and payments on time.   

Definitely make sure you have cable and cell service at the unit because some don't depending on where in the mountains they are located.

My only nest egg is about $60K in equity in my primary residence.

Right now I'm working on renovating hallway areas of an 8 story condo building and we will be removing (or creating) surplus materials - 8" stained/unpainted egg-and-dart crown molding, chair rails, and more than 200 light fixtures, - all in good condition.

Just do not put all your eggs in one basket, because you will discover you will need several lenders the more properties you acquire and the more successful you become.I hope this help and I wish you the best!

The kicker is a cell tower with a 50yr lease bringing in $794/mo with 10% increases every 5yrs out back, but unseen from the house.

I know its a chicken-and-egg problem, but its one that all new investors go through.