1st send out rent reminders on the 27th rent is due on the 1st.2nd late rent notice delivered on the 2nd if not paid, with late fee amount included. 3rd pay or quit on the 3rd,, (check state law)file by the 10th if no payment.Or   knock alot,,,

Lightning is one great investment also since you can buy knock off versions of designer fixtures at fraction of the cost and with the right decorations they can really make good impressions.

(since the problem will not go away if you do heloc)2) Find homeowners who are moving OR unhappy landlords (door knocking seems to be the best option or propertyradar.com)    ... and see what you can do to solve their problem...  

(San Pedro)How much can I expect to knock off on the price?

Knock........on........the.........door!

I am also going to start driving for dollars and door knocking.

At which point I shall knock on doors, search titles at courthouse, make phone calls all to find potential sellers.

In your situation I would do a 30 year mortgage, but make the extra payment monthly and aim to have it knocked out in 15 years.

Conversely, in my experience no one from the bank has ever come knocking on my door provided my payments are on time.

I'd be shocked if the agent's broker actually allowed him to do that.Agents who are broke tend to have one thing on their mind (It starts with a "C", and rhymes with "omission").I am a realtor myself, so I'm not knocking agents (broke or otherwise) by any means...I'm saying find one who puts your interests above their own.