I mainly keep my construction company for all the benefits, including having maintenance guys on payroll for rental repairs.

There are plenty of brokers and plenty of ways to do things, you have to find what works for you.In my opinion there are 4 main ways to make it past the 80% + fail out rate:1) Pay huge amounts of money in marketing to pull in leads, buyers and sellers.2) Spend 17 hours (no kidding) a day calling, talking, asking, networking with people to get leads3) Ride the coattails of someone who is the "rainmaker" bringing you clients.

I am just some dolt spouting opinions on the internet that may or may not have any value, use for entertainment purposes only!

However, when the property is for investment and Titled in the name of an LLC, for all intent and purposes, its considered "Commercial," even on 1 to 4 units.

However, my main point of weakness has been not knowing a good minimum age for the chewing and potty training issues, since I have no prior experience with dogs. 

I’m unable to post hi phone or email here but you should be able to find him easily Joe "JD" DeFranciscoRE/MAX Right ChoiceLicensed in CT.3885 Main St.Bridgeport, CT. 06606

About 10 doors total (main, 3 rooms, bathroom, kitchen, 3 closets, water heater room).

@John SestitoI agree with @James C. on how duplexes are priced.However how you evaluate them depends entirely on your purpose for acquiring the property.

After the inspection he did a walk-through with me to explain the problems with the property and what to look out for when I go to a viewing.Here's his major findings:1.House has no main electric shut-off panel. 2.

@Chris MacDonald  I am not a CPA but I am and have been a real estate professional for tax purposes for 40 plus years.. so I write every single trip off.. as I am always looking at new deals.when I was in Thailand last week I met with a condo developer who was offering 7% guaranteed rental returns.. on his condos went on a tour got the brochures and am considering that investment.. so that is a business trip.