Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.Good LuckPaul

Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.Good luckPaul

Remember, the BOD members are most likely volunteer people from all walks of life.

I have seen many people unable to move in right away because their agent failed to warn them about this custom, or they did not read the contract.Just remember to read your contract, and understand that if you want the property, you will surrender your rights and power in closing to the whims of the seller.... and the seller has good reason to control...If you want some horror stories... drop me a line...

Ideally, I'd like to invest in some lower maintenance projects, possibly with partners who are starting out and could use my expertise.Thanks for the great forum, I look forward to perusing it further.

The places I am looking at are anywhere from 250-450k (ideally looking to spend 280-350k).

Multi-family units are the way to go as the rental market is very strong here as is the job growth.Realtors are an essential part of your team, but be very cautious and remember how they get paid!

When the offers are made, then just sit back and wait and remember what it's like working in an office.

I remember only 4 years ago or so paying a guy over $800 to design a site for me.

Remember to calculate taxes on your acquisition price (some states taxes based on assessed value & others on actual purchase price).