Along with everything else that people have mentioned previous to me, if I may recommend a specific book: The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner (the book among with many others is plugged a lot on different pieces of writing on this website actually)

When listening to the recent podcast (episode 263) with Bruce Petersen, Bruce mentioned that you should never try to pay off a loan on a property.  He is mainly involved in much larger scale things than most people ar...

Plan for a Smooth ClosingPlanning for a smooth closing in a real estate deal is like making sure the final scene of a movie goes off without a hitch.It's the moment when all the pieces come together, and everyone walks away happy.

I would like to get a piece of that rental investment market but im just a small fish.

Do the other heirs want a piece of it?

Got a call from a direct mail piece I sent out.Per the owner: originally the property was in foreclosure and was listed for about a year or so (listing expired 12/2015) since then the owner has gone through bankruptcy (not sure yet, how she filled, however, meeting her today and viewing the property). and has gotten the property back.

Idk, haven't put that piece together.

I spend less than 4 cents per piece of mail for my direct mail campaign (not including postage of course) But I also do all the work in-house.

That piece of advice helped me to land this deal despite several higher cash offers that were submitted.Here are some pics along w/my before & after collage.  

I think so far what sounds fair is the 51%-51% deal @James C. called out - like how I treat my children when trying to split that last piece of cake.