In one sense, the balance must be struck between structure and flexibility; in another sense, the balance lies in finding the right mix of instructor-directed learning and student-directed learning and Barney truly had the right mix.Well done, Bernard "Barney" Zick!

If you find the right properties, my OPM will CYA (cover your ***) and of course mine plus my OPM will often help you structure your deal.

MLS is for marketing the properties that I find to the general public (and sometimes I will use a realtor for that).Why would I hire someone to help me structure a deal when that's supposed to be my expertise?

Additional fixing to get it ready to rent would be under $500(new stove and bathroom fixtures).

Some owners live in the structure and act as resident landlord, while others hire a competent management company and just checks in on their competency.

If you had a 2br / 1ba or a 3br / 1ba, I think I'd put my efforts into building another bathroom.

I might even be able to help structure the loan options if in the right state etc.

My suggestion in Ideal Real Property Management and Repair Costs Ideal Real Property Management Cost Must have the absolute lowest rates; management fee structure must be simply put, untouchable.Charge a leasing commission equal to 84% of the first month's rent for an annual lease (7% of the gross lease).

OR You can become a dealmaker - find deals and bring in the money people . . . get paid for structuring the deal.

He estimated painting the interior, laying flooring, replacing windows, int and ext doors, replacing a kitchen or a bathroom, etc of a 1500 sq ft home.