They sell faster, and you diversify your investmentsYou need access to the MLS, because when the good properties hit zillow they are usually already under contract.

Really the only issue I have left is making to search process faster. 

You can do it yourself, and much faster: http://www.sec.state.ma.us/cor/corsearch.htm It will pay in the long run for you to become self sufficient.

The lease says it is a "net, net, net lease" but they never defined what that meant and now we are fighting over who owes what for various items.As far as your delivery date with penalty, I have done many deals where the delivery was "no later than ________" - this allows delivery sooner -- might look into that for your deal so you can get rent faster after completion but still allow time to avoid the penalty.

We move much faster as a team then separate.

You and the seller can come up with whatever % down payment you want which would help you get into something faster.

We used white vinegar mixed with about 20% diesel fuel and spray it on and let set for about one hour, and that did the trick for us and then wash with water, and you are done.Joe Gore

If so you might get there faster being in the business.

I realize that my 20 year loan keeps my cash flow low but that is ok as debt is being retired much faster.

I just learn faster through tangible experience.