Surprisingly our conversations have been very easy, I'm guessing cause he's stoned...I am pretty comfortable with my screening process as I check: Credit, criminal, evictions, and bad checks.

With the current painters we've talked with (came with recommendations from other realtors/home owners) I feel comfortable that I could get them started and leave for the day without the worry of getting ripped off.I really appreciate everyone's comments and suggestions.

Trying to get comfortable with everything as is the wife.

One 82 units and the other was 65-70 units.Both are 100% occupied, but I thought 82 units was particularly good because it had all 2 bed/1.5 or 2 bath units.I think there are some deals out there, you just have to locate an area that you feel comfortable with.

It's going to be different for each person depending on what they feel comfortable with.I personally prefer apples over oranges, because I have never been a fan of citrus fruits :)

Regardless I agree with you - you won't believe how much a difference can be made by putting the book down (after you feel comfortable with the basics) for a bit and just start trying to make stuff happen and meet people.

Just trying to get this figured out so I can feel comfortable about making an offer..Are some people using 10% with vacancy and repairs combined??

And if you don't feel comfortable at this point in your career or with this person, then absolutely walk away.

And, having a buyers list brings much more comfort and confidence to the situation.So, Get up, get started, and take action.

Long term, 20 years, I would say that if I have the ABILITY to have at least a dozen sfr paid for rentals, I would be sitting comfortably.