Drug stores and Walgreens in particular seemed very promising until I quickly realized that rent increases were often flat for decades. 

I've no doubt in my mind that the particular staging went a very long way to sell that house as fast as possible for the highest dollar possible.I guess I'll tell one more story about my experience with Marcus, one that I'm a bit reluctant to say because I have tremendous respect for him and would never want to say something negative.

@JT GoodwinThis will be a big help learning how a particular city is implementing the new laws. thank you for sharing!

Particularly in NJ? 

I know the normal BP responses of Brrrr'ing and other forms of lending - but this is the particular route I'm interested in hearing stories on if you have 'em! 

@Joe Villeneuve except that HCAD tells you how much your property taxes will be, FEMA is going to tell you if you need super expensive flood insurance, and Google Maps and crime reports will tell you if you even want to invest in a particular area.

Lots of question marks regarding this particular situation.I do indeed trust my lender, who is suggesting that I refinance- but I wanted to reach out and hear from some more experienced investors who have refinanced mortgages in the past or who have refinanced for this specific reason recently (lower interest rate) before I pull the trigger.Any feedback would be much much appreciated!

Lots of question marks regarding this particular situation.I do indeed trust my lender, who is suggesting that I refinance- but I wanted to reach out and hear from some more experienced investors who have refinanced mortgages in the past or who have refinanced for this specific reason recently (lower interest rate) before I pull the trigger.Any feedback would be much much appreciated!

Lots of question marks regarding this particular situation.I do indeed trust my lender, who is suggesting that I refinance- but I wanted to reach out and hear from some more experienced investors who have refinanced mortgages in the past or who have refinanced for this specific reason recently (lower interest rate) before I pull the trigger.Any feedback would be much much appreciated!

I would get your brokers license, hang it wherever and sign a buyers broker and cooperating agreement for the deal in particular with your partners.