It is a very powerful tool, which most people don't use as effectively as they could.

Then do everything in your power to partner with this person in the fashion of working as co-operating agents.

I am in the same boat you are in.

My in-laws had actually suggested I go into real estate as an agent, but in our old market (Burlington, Vermont), I was under the impression you needed to wear a power-suit & be pretty fake & that just didn't appeal to me.  

Here is what I considered with optimistic projectionsWinter boat/car storage (110/mo x 6 mo per year)Tenant storage (120/mo x 12 mo per year)Tool and van storage for a small business owner Leasing rooftop for solar - does anyone know if companies in the Syracuse, NY area lease rooftops?

Anyone who uses jumper cables to steal electricity should not be allowed anywhere near power tools or even a hammer and nails.

If you can do that in writing then more power to you.

Times are good now and the tide floats all boats.

But, I recently moved back to my home town, and I noticed more homes in my neighborhood are vacant, taxes are high, and the local power plant is planning on shutting down, worrying the locals about raising the taxes even more.  

I think a lot of So Cal investors are in the same boat as you are.