This stops the phone from ringing.  

@Jenkins Ramon just give me a ring this weekend or whenever (I'm pretty busy tomorrow so that won't work) and I'd be happy to show you the place, its right on the east side, a block south of the UWM campus.

I do need to stay more on the passive side for now, and if you have any advice/tips, I'm all ears!

A million dollar umbrella policy is cheap.Additionally, you can also require that your tenants secure a liability policy (especially if they have a dog) and add your name as an additional named insured.Disclaimer: 19 years ago, I was an auto liability claims adjuster and therefore that makes me feel important, knowledgable and worthy of your ears when it comes to matters of liability coverage.

But, at the same time I would do whatever's reasonable (while not appearing desperate or weak) to protect my own interest.I've always found it's best to have a listening ear and empathize with the tenant.

You might want to look at buying ear plugs or something similar.

@Jeffrey Holst Josh Dorkin is the ring leader.

I still keep in touch with my colleagues and am always willing to lend an ear.

I get mine preprinted at dirtcheapsigns.com  then use roofing ring shank nails with plastic washers and nail them about 8-9' high on telephone poles around town, I use a step ladder to do mine.Any area will have distressed sellers and distressed properties needing repairs and updating.

Some football players have played for life and never got a Super Bowl ring.