i just dont see the 'hesitation' to check up on your PM's work periodically. they are a contractor and ur agent which you do not SUPERVISE on a daily basis but likewise any owner who does not evaluate the service of their PM is likely to be lumpable with the slew of slumlords out there who just care about the $ not their tenants.and what better, simple way to check up on ur PM's work by askin a few questions of 1 model tenant?!

It's about creating long term income.Your model is not short term but more moderate term and hence these factors weigh in much more significantly upon your business model and I can understand why. 

Growing up like most people, I was taught to get good grades, get a good job, and work 40+ hours a week for 40+ years so one day I could have enough money to pay myself passive income and retire.  When I was young, wo...

The key really is finding an insurance adviser who understands the real estate mindset, can support your goals, and offer insurance solutions that will fit your specific business model. 

Originally posted by @Nicolas Beaujean:@Jay Hinrichs I'd be willing to bounce referrals back and forth- got some leads your way we could work something out :) DM meappreciate the offer but I don't do loans I have a different model.   

For example, do you think its a good idea to operate one apartment in a fourplex as a short stay, corporate housing, or room rental model?

I would think this could get the point across that this is a business deal and not a handshake among friends.This is as professional as it gets, and frankly not much different than our model out here, except we won't do business with our friends or family.Much as I'm not a fan of doing business with buddies, this is water under the bridge for you, Michael, and it could work our well.

Joe,It seems that both you and Jim have the same business model, no? 

Hello fellow investors,My intention with this post is not to find someone to offer all of their expertise for nothing in return.

Like Joe's thread that ran 260 responses about his model in San Antionio I wanted to respond to that..