That way it allows us to have better control of what is happing at the office operation.

Second was Southfork, but that's a different story.The downtown traffic patterns had changed, but you could still drive west down the Houston St viaduct, and in the same lane as the presidential convertible.

One downside of condos is that you have less control, so you don't want to deal with bad associations for years to come.Also, if you end up making an offer, it's your right to review the full association bylaws, rules and regs, budget, etc.

So it's pretty much like a 7 year old house.Located in a little sub-division area; very quiet and little traffic.

Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.Good LuckPaulTwo Great reads, I bought both J.

That's how I kinda control the information overload.

Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.Good LuckPaul

I'm brainstorming on the expense side this evening, and I'd be interested in hearing turn-around stories from properties you have purchased, tips or tricks you apply to your individual properties, or any other broader concepts that have helped you control the expense side of your investments.I just purchased my first duplex in July and am currently renovating one of the units.

I'd imagine, unless this seller is related to you, doing something long distance having very little control over the deal, it's probably not worth the brain damage.

Then save up again until the capital fund is large enough to do it again.This approach lets us be nimble, and lets us directly control things like leverage and financing.