A discussion of risk could fill volumes and lead to tome-like posts though ;-)If anyone wants to learn more about the "pay off your mortgage for safety" versus "don't pay off your mortgage and juice the returns" debate you could fill out a whole week of reading on Mr.

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Also check out Seth's interview on youtube with an investor from texas named Karl____  That is filled with different tips and techniques for selling and buying land.  

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Another lesson I learned is that the end of the year is rough for filling vacancies.  

I will personally kick my own rear if I can not fill each of the 3 aviailable units in a 12 month lease in sub 30 days.  

So, when it comes time to cut Company B a check, YOU NEVER DO SO WITHOUT GETTING THEM TO SIGN A W-9 FIRST.INCORPORATE THIS INTO IN YOUR GAME NOW: You tell Company B, "Fill out and sign this W-9 and then I'll cut you a check."

They may not know the Fair Housing laws, take too long to fill the vacancy, have licensed vendors.

The best thing to do is fill out an application, get you prequalified and open a discussion on the deal.  

@Rebeca Perfecto How do I put this nicely... the lender is a _____ (I will let you fill that in.)