I do my own leasing and screen tenants.Unlike stocks, a tenant's past performance is a guarantee of future results.

Amusement parks, Major sports teams, Cultural events, etc.World class universities and medical careTransportation hub serviced by every major airlineLowest crime rates in the countryAll of those things help properties maintain value, and keep the demand for real estate strong.

I know you like the sports analogies Jay, a good coach selects talent, you can teach fundamentals of how to carry the ball but that doesn't make a star running back.

I am talking markets with yield not crazy 4 or 5 cap type stuff that even with a minor contraction you will lose value.I think an 8 to 9 cap is reasonable depending on area and location for a fully performing property.

From the link Duncan posted: "If you are a minister performing ministerial services, all of your earnings, including wages, offerings, and fees you receive for performing marriages, baptisms, funerals, etc., are subject to income tax, regardless of whether you earn the amount as an employee or self-employed person."

If your buyer only has the 3k and needs financing, the deal could be structured as a "subject to" purchase where the seller's loan would stay in place and your buyer would make payments on the seller's loan.All of the money exchanges hands at the closing and through the escrow process, performed by a title company or closing attorney.

A good option agreement has every word of a purchase agreement without the default matters related to performance and sets a date to notice of taking the option and a date estimated to close, such as 30 days from date on notice.

A good buyer is one that performs the transaction in a timely manner.

I can't perform my own calcs to see what percentage of annual expenses they are claiming.Sometimes when I call it is really laughable like 28% or something.

Find the personnel manager at companies that have a good paying work force, the goal is to get your name in the grapevine of industry, public and private organizations and government service areas.Know yourself, you likes, hobbies, sports, education, religious and social niches where you feel most comfortable.