Feel free to share good experiences, bad experiences, and/or put forth any information you think would be helpful to new or even established investors looking to build a team instead of relying on multiple contractors and specialists. 

@Joel Owens Thanks for a different perspective.The extent of my jobs vary depending on the exit strategy and the condition of what I walk into.Holds are usually interior updates with basic finishes throughout - paint, floors, fixtures and new mechanicals if needed, otherwise I just have the mechanicals inspected and tuned up.

Zillow is ok at best, but at times there are so many varying values stacked on top of each other in a given neighborhood, I begin to doubt the information.

Shareholders must receive at least 90% of a REIT's taxable income in the form of dividends each year.Performance varies widely.

I know the relationship with a PM can be important and vital for successful REI and given our lack of experience, it would be helpful to rely on their experience and wisdom to help us get off on the right track. 

It is not fair to the future tenant to rely on a move in date where you can't guarantee it. 

Everything else is estimates, prepaids, and cost of other things that you can shop around yourself but regulartly don't vary much in price.$1600 seems pretty normal to me for how big of a loan you are getting.

I know answers will vary and a lot could depend on a number of variables but I wanted to get your thoughts.I recently purchase 5 acres of land for $65k.

I read an article that from homelight.com which included this excerpt: *The actual percentage will vary based on the specifics of your situation.

What is this voodoo magic you speak of If you're a cash buyer or not relying on a lender, you can!