But some people don't consider 1% a good deal, in particular in an equity market that is near peak, and where that occasional deal is so hard to find that it is a celebratory occasion when it is found.I love your enthusiasm though J.Scott! 

These buildings all have security/fire/sprinkler alarms that all need a local point of contact when they sound (and they will on occasion).

It is a rare situation that would cause me to invest out of my local tri state area (I know the local market well) but on those occasions when I do, I go strait to the nearest GRE with a good reputation.

I have been contacted directly by sellers who were listing their houses with agents who I had called about their homes on 5 separate occasions in the last 6 months.  

After seeing it and meeting with a few contractors on 2 separate occasions.

The area I am considering for the latter venture is a city that I travel to for work on occasion, so I know the area a bit and welcome the opportunity to add this to my long term portfolio should my family and I decide to relocate at some point.

I use white except on the rare occasion when the almonds are in such good shape we're not needing to replace.

Just bought a new (used) bike for the occasion.

You get a check in the mail every month with no worries and the tax depreciation with it.The 50 to 150 units for an apartment building you can put in place a full time management and maintenance person so that you have hands off investing and never see the property except on rare occasion.

She will go way over board for special occasions when relatives from out of town come to visit once a year.