You have to remember that in this economy people are living from paycheck to paycheck, and if they loose one day of pay (holiday), they might not be able to pay all their rent, or even worse their utilities. 

Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.Download BP’s newest book here some good due diligence in Chapter 10.

Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.

Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.

I don't remember the dates off the top of my head but I'm sure Justin knows.You should also join Meetup and join the different investor groups.

Just remember that one deal as a Realtor will more than compensate for the $1600 that you would make as a teller at a credit union.

Also there is a light pole over the parking area that the electric is paid for by the owner.Owners are out of state and seem motivated.Over all the neighborhood is nicer, but right next door there is another 4-plex (studio apartments) that is in very rough shape (sold 2 years ago for $45,000).I'm estimating expenses as:8% vacancy8% Maint & Repairs10% Property Mgmt (though I'll do this myself)$950 yearly taxes$613 insurance (I'm estimating that using this calculation = Purchase Price / 1000 * 3.5), but the result seems a little low to me, can't remember where I found that formula, perhaps here on BP?

Just remember to stay professional with your current broker - the real estate world is small.

I can't remember anymore what it was, but there was one item that we were just like "what the hell?"

Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.