. :-) Yes, repairs and maintenance can be hassle free, until you have to gently remind the landlord about the maintenance request you made x days/weeks ago.

Direct mail and PPC are the two best sources of leads.

My plan was to have the unit ready to rent by Jan. 1st.They did not submit their estimate until a week ago (i.e. 6 weeks after I closed, and 4 weeks after they were supposed to e-mail it to me).

I talked to my real estate agent (who works mostly in OC and specializes in working with investors/ and is an investor herself) and she reminded me that I actually ask her about it last year when it was on the market. 

Or maybe do direct mail and try to get someone to agree to seller financing?

It will remind you of all the costs involved and also help you determine the price at which you should buy the property. 

Hello bp community,When it comes to direct mail marketing how do you go about setting the filters to find deals?

@Leslie Pappas: regarding the load discussion, isn't it the same thing whether you pay 15% upfront vs. paying it through you returns (reminds me of the argument between a Class A vs.

@Dion DePaoli  just reminds me of the broker daisy chains....

You will need to act if/when you get a certified letter in the mail about it.