I just want to know what you and other landlords first did when you realized I want to be an investor, how did you line everything up to make sure it went all smooth before you even bought your first property?

The very worst you can get is a guy with a lot of cocksure overconfidence and and a smallish, smooth sort of brain, one particularly susceptible to the Dunning-Kruger effect who fancies that he came out of his mother with "skilz" and has no need of learning any now.

Anyone interested in investing in my writers retreat cabins destination recording studio homestead on the water?

We've only had one other maintenance call this year.Most of the time, it's smooth sailing.

It does mean, however, that if a hurricane hits, or some major repair comes up and drives the return down temporarily, you will be able to weather it smoothly because you were prepared to be able to operate even at a lower CoC return.To some comments above about putting your money in the stock market instead.

Was it a smooth process? 

Writers have any REI knowledge? 

Or would it be more smooth since they already received notice and tenancy is over?

Smooth wall or a light orange peel on high end.

It was a smooth transaction for me.My tenants lease isn't up until Dec 31. 2013, should I try to sell with them in it or can I even try to negotiate with them to leave?