Went from 1960's to modern without tearing out one item, and it appeared ALL completely had been replaced quality wise.

Sort of... bird-dogging is the idea of you finding quality investments and notifying investors about them.

As for embroidery, I wouldn’t spend the extra money ...Silk screen works fine...Michael Quarles

And even if credit isn't the issue, theres other screening methods.

He immediately rushes to the electronics store to buy that flat screen TV he doesn’t need, but hey, it’s found money.

Not only are there more renters, but I think the odds of getting better quality renters have increased, just simply due to the simple laws of supply and demand.

Nah, just sit far away from the screen and you'll be OK.

You can just call me Roxcy - it's a good screen name lol.

The 2% rule is simply a screening tool that says that you need the monthly gross rents to be about 2% of the acquisition cost of a rental (purchase price + rehab).

Originally posted by "spectrus":I am no expert like John but I can offer a little assistance.A quick Google search on tic tax benefits should give you some answers like what I posted below.A TIC 1031 Exchange allows you to exchange your management-intensive property for an institutional-quality property with the potential to generate steady income, tax benefits and appreciation.Interesting.