You can cash flow neutral with a 25% down in those areas and have the added bonus of appreciation.

Plus as an added bonus everything will be brand new so no Cap X and very limited head aches for the first few years while we stabilize the asset.

I charge a small app fee as a gauge to see if they'll whine about $25/$35 or if they'll just stroke a check (bonus if they actually have a checking acct!).

This was a great bonus but now I am trying to figure out the most productive use of this lot.  

If I can find property with positive cash flow numbers in NYC that's a bonus, but I am looking north of the city 2 hours right now as well.I am very excited and I think Bigger Pockets has been a great educational resource so far.

I've offered him a cash bonus to be out by the end of the month.  

I also want to incentivize the PM to get all of the rents by basing bonuses on their success.  

I have also heard of landlords giving tenants a break on rent when they are selling or offering them a sales bonus when it sells.

I had a couple friends in my neighborhood and the lady told me during the meeting had just got her yearly bonus.  

Don't miss that initial bounce when it comes on the market, list it right.When reading a listing, don't miss the following, DOM (days on the market) this will give you a hint of potential motivation of the seller, look at how many times the price has changed (more motivation) always read the remarks, they will give you an indication of seller's motivation, look for key words; seller anxious, needs some work, owner financing, sold in as is condition, will consider buy like rent, option, agent bonus, low down payment....etc.Real estate is a wonderful business, investing working with clients, marketing and making deals......... in my opinion being in real estate is a lot better than working for a living.Charles Parrish