I even was able to attract better contractors once the projects were in nicer neighborhoods - all thanks to other people's money.I guess I never looked at the cost of the money (fees/interest) as a negative, since I realized that in order to experience growth, capital would be necessary.

Driving for dollars can be an effective strategy the costs (gas, time, energy, materials) have to be added to the deal analysis. 

As summer winds down, here’s a look at how things shaped up this season.Most property managers reported occupancy rates being down by 10-12% year-to-date.

Then, hopefully, recoup some of that cost when we're on the road. 

I’m less concerned about the small items, and I focus on where big costs surprises can come up (new sewer lines, breaker upgrades, galvanized piping, etc) so I can re-trade my offer appropriately.

Manage a big remodeling jobs is not an easy task, however you need persistance.2.

In the majority of fraud or Ponzi Scheme cases the common theme seems to be that the money is mostly gone, and whatever is left runs out before a large portion of the victims are made whole.Sounds like the majority are first position mortgage holders.. this is super simple find an attorney that specializes in mortgage foreclosures and file. there is a federal law that went in post GFC that requires lenders to give a 90 day notice before they can file and I think it pertains to any loans on any 1 to 4 unit properties  the assets that Dodd Frank was designed to regulate. once the 90 days is up you file your foreclosure  in OHIO its a mortgage state so it cost more  money than a Deed Of Trust with power of sale state.  

I know a good property management company in the area that help several of my friends and neighbors with their rental properties.

Have you considered investing in any of the Texas markets, or are high insurance and property tax costs a non-starter for you?

With high mortgage rates and rising costs for insurance and property taxes, affordability has become a critical issue.