But if there are particular 5 caps that are under performing I would consider trading them for better assets.  

I use excel and consolidate all income and expenses for each property (I add my mortgage payments and other landlord expenses) and make sure that my cash accounts reconcile for all my holdings (if there is a problem I call the manager and we try and figure things out).I use this excel for two things: Tracking my properties performance - mainly cash flow, cash balance, NOI and just to make sure the PM is on top of everything.I use this to input the data into QuickBooks (I do this manually). 

This is a non-performing, unsecured note. 

This is a non-performing, unsecured note.

Never have the seller perform the repairs in escrow.

Also, a good PM is very aligned with your goals as their ability to operate profitably is very tied the the performance of the properties.

No real construction ability.Partner two is cash poor, fantastic W2 and has contracting ability to perform flip with desire to buy and hold.Am I all messed up here or could it work out like this:Partner one finances down payment and both get leverage.

That said, I still analyze and make sure each of my deals (...in Fort Wayne) work using the 50% rule even though I know they'll perform better than this.Always better to be pleasantly surprised than sorely disappointed.

So I told everyone to keep there poker face and take a lot of notes.

I may do more depending on speed of the work performed.