Owners have had a terrible time getting it managed properly (probably cause it's in podunk USA) and are just looking to get out, say they need $230k.The building is 18 units, a mix of studio, one, and 2 bedroom units for a total of 23 bedrooms and 19 bathrooms.

There are 2 styles of "crimps" both are easy to use, just make sure you don't mix up the tools with the fittings.

Areas are not war zones, they are a mix of rentals and owner occupied.Financing is typically a 5 year ARM which is a risk, but i do 20-25% down and average a 20 yr repayment schedule focusing on smaller mortgage balances first.Property management companies in my area quote about 10% for management plus 50% one month's rent for placement.

Thanks Guys it sounds like Electiric is the way to go, but if a Gas one is already in there, it shouldn't be pulled out automatically and replaced until it gives out on you I was also wondering whether you guys preferred your house to be all electric or a mix of gas and electric?

I really didn't want probate leads mixed in with expired listings or absentee owners because each had a different set of rules for a drip campaign.If you have the skills, Access is a better alternative to Excel, but if not, check this out:http://www.strugglinginvestor.com/free-rei-lead-management-software/Keeps track of leads, mailings, integrates with your calendar, and will hold document templates for mail merge.

Here '4c' properties are apartment buildings, '4b' - store fronts and '4a' - mixed use.

Going to use that grout mixing agent that you use instead of water,,,never have to seal grout, ever.

I got things mixed up earlier.

RichFirst, for anyone who wants to see all the detailed data, I have it on my website (there is a page called "Results to Date" that has all the high level data in one place; click on the "Profit" number for any house and that takes you to the blog post with the very detailed financial data for that house)...Because we've done a mix of self-funded and financed deals, about half of our projects results in much higher than average ROIs (the financed ones) and the other half result in much lower than average ROIs (the self-funded ones).

I don't mix the two....