I've helped many clients with this planning approach.

Hi there, wondering if anyone has some thoughts on a best approach here: I am planning on moving, changing jobs and purchasing a duplex (primary residence, rent the other unit out) in the next 4-6 months.

Your plans are complete, so that's good to get real bids (assuming they are quality plans and design)Unless you build for your own account, 100 bucks is not feasible.

Hello,Is it more costly to finish and paint drywall vs hanging and paneling with a designer panel?

Also, here is the statement from Zillow CEO in another article “There are several startups and real estate brokerage websites experimenting in this space, but Zillow is the only one that has designed a product to keep the agent involved in every part of the transaction, most notably by giving them the opportunity to secure new listing agreements,” Rascoff said.

Another plus for an NNN, rather than a PM, is that the lessee has a vested interest, and would do a better at it than a PM.As to my professor who did all the NNN deals, his family had a real estate brokerage firm of many years in NYC, he was the one running the leasing division, so he's able to approach old retired landlords with some authority, not a newbie who just finished the Carleton Sheets course.

@Kareem LyonsDo you have the postcards design yet?

Since I'm getting into real estate for the long haul - not a fly-by-night, get-rich-quick approach - I am investing in my real estate education.

Warren Buffett says whenever you get money to invest, you are better off putting it into your best idea rather than your seventh-best idea (the concentrated portfolio approach).

trying to find a reasonable architect/designer to help us convert 2 bed/1 bath investment property to 3 bed/2 bath...any suggestions?