Wondering if any experienced landlords/ property managers out there have figured out how to "trim the fat" off their rental property expenses & or time allotted to them?

This is only my opinion, but even with going a little over budget and into my contingency funds, my answer to that GC would be a big, fat NO.

(Here in California is fat outside of our price range).Our search has brought us into the New Orleans area; multifamily properties are available and reasonably priced.Beyond being mindful of the flood zones, is there any additional considerations to investing in this area specifically if the numbers make sense?

We walked away from the settlement table with a fat check and a brand new farm.Then I learned how expensive farm equipment is.

No properties to flip, rehab or rent, no contractors, tenants or other annoyances to bother you... just cashing fat checks every month...

Gene: Welcome South!

Very good points, Gene.

As far as I can tell I have entrepreneurship in my genes; I know that sounds naïve though.

Both sides need to man up and take responsibility but unfortunately the banks with their now big fat bailout checks from our wonderful government feel that they don't need to take responsibility anymore now that big bro is backing them up.Nice wonderful system we have in place here!!!!!

Merry Christmas guys now if you will excuse me I must take care of some fat guy with a white beard and reindeer on my roof.