This holds true for realtors, especially contractors (I want one who talks about how he is going to do the job not tell me about how awesome he is when he built this and that and this and that, they talk to much they are snake oil salespeople)

You might also want to talk to an attorney about setting up a living trust for your estate versus letting things go through the court.Good Luck!

Also, talk to as many people on here as you can.

For the reasons listed above, we've decided to focus our investments in NC.

We don't know what states the properties reside.Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Montana, South Dakota, Virginia have different laws.He talked about paying off mortgages.

Anyone willing to list what percent they figure for cap ex?

I could understand in some markets it might be $100-200 but you're talking about an $800/month difference for a 2nd bathroom. 

I have several rentals, but just listed one that I am managing myself and I am overwhelmed by the number of people who are calling about Section 8 housing.

Start by talking to your bank to find out how the debt impacts your ability to borrow and what your options are.

Purchase price: $110,000 Cash invested: $88,000 Woohoo my project is finally finished and is listed for sale!