I know many say it’s too much of a hassle but I was an on-site leasing agent before for a 12 floor apartment building across from a large college so I have had SOME experience with it.I’m currently a single federal employee hoping to cut some expenses and do more in real estate.

Account Closed - Are you a part of any REI groups in the area?

You thought it was a "no brainer" to exchange your cash (free money) with immediate access, for a HELOC (less money...that you had to pay for in with interest)...that you had to wait for a year to use, just so you could eliminate the PMI, that your tenant was paying for in the first place? 

We arent interested in older homes that have been broken up into apartments -- but rather apartment style buildings with 4-8 units. 

Now we want to buy a small apartment building and need someone local to help us bridge that gap between finding the deal and closing the deal. 

Electronic lockbox access, showing service fees to access properties.

Everything went along well till a bit of a hiccup at the end when the seller (owns the neighboring property) realized they didn't have a direct driveway into the property and tried to 3 hours after anyone signed get an easement off of us to get access to use our driveway (no way too much liability). 

Then use 1031s to consolidated your holdings into fewer or bigger assets or assets that are passive and enjoy life.One other note about 1031 is that it may have value with the properties you own now in that if they are not the greatest performers you can actually access more cash equity from a sale than from a refi . 

Ideally we'd stick close to I-5 for easy access to most people. 

All single families, all in Missouri.I'm about to have a 5-unit apartment complex under contract.