There is a reason they are selling and it won't likely be good for you if they get in a conversation with would be tenants. 

Conversely, a lot of well maintained, late model, practical fuel sippers (think Corolla, Accord, etc) may bode well....Similarly, glance out at the applicants car at the showing...

I agree with the above to posts, but wanted to add that through some candid conversations with GCs in Knoxville, I understand that the mark up for a GC is about 40%.

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However, if someone is reading this who understands the tax, and liability, benefits of an LLC vs properties held by a single person, please add to the conversation!

Primed for potential syndication, in value added multi-family rental properties, loft/studio Hotel conversions and other lucrative deals.

If the latter, this week's BP podcast guest speaks about hotel conversion into efficiencies.

@Josh McKnight - Do you have more success with email vs snail mail in terms of lead response and conversion?