One with boots on the ground in better markets.

No, nope, and as my drill instructor used to say in boot camp, "Not only no, but F#$% no!"

That way I can be the boots on the ground and the one to oversee the property.

Ned's point was that the SAME building that the market would value at $1.2M, would end up being a SAFER (and higher Cap Rate RETURN to boot) investment at $800k than if you paid the normal market value for it ($1.2M).

Sometimes you try to get really active but end result is the same because PM is your boots on your ground who you have to place some level of trust.

Your provider needs to have boots on the ground, a local presence, and a very strong knowledge of the market they are operating or representing. 

@Michael Swope I'd be happy to service as your boots on the ground or hook you up with some top notch property management. 

I'm an out of state investor and need boots on the ground that I can trust, and build a partnership with for future projects.  

I would love to offer my "boots on the ground" to those who are more experienced to increase my knowledge of how to play this game.    

This is just over the 3 year mark and I believe I'll have to pay full capital gains (appreciated over $80k from date of purchase).I'm assuming my best bet is to give him the boot and make sure I sell the property before 3.1.17.