Instead of going to war over producing permit docs and/or walking from the deal maybe you could suggest they produce the permit or pay for a qualified inspection which could then be provided to the building department for proper documentation.

One of them has stucco siding, which is "dated" in New England - the other is vinyl.Question - what is the property "construction technique" for applying either say wood clapboard or cedar shingles over concrete - do you "strap" the concrete with wood - or, are say "concrete nails" sufficient" - also - what is standard for the interior walls - screwing a 2 X 4 against the wall (at 16" intervals) and then sheet-rocking over that?

While I still have activity in the life-safety business, I am also very involved in leasing and sales of commercial (mostly retail) properties.My chief aim in this next leg of my career is to acquire, through deal-making and hard work, ownership in income-producing commercial properties.

Maybe you could produce a quarterly "State of the Market" report that is only provided to people that have signed up.Just some thoughts.

I think saying that it's going to produce $190/unit in profit or a 20% ROE or $135.75, while the 50% is a useful rule of thumb, doesn't really acknowledge the reality that it often will fall above or below this.

I don't think the laws protect rock stars or Gospel singers. . . . .Yet.

The monthly budget amounts are more than what we pay for propane, so it's actually a money maker for us.I would just tell your tenants that there will be a monthly "budget" amount for oil each month and produce a monthly statement for them. 

For starter agents Keller has a great training program  once you get trained then you can move to less expensive options.. but a good start is to get on a Keller team.My wife and I are with Soldera and they are a great boutique firm with high dollar producers not really a starter office...

It is so important to connect with other investors both online and off . . . keep rocking it and please keep us in the loop!

I generally avoid unsecured loans, except when working with partners (flippers) whom I've come to trust, where the ARV of the property is such that it can absorb litigation costs and still produce a profit.