Since I'm primarily interested in diversification at the moment, my guess is that if we do decide to jump into real estate, it will probably be in a more mixed form. . . starting with a SFH and picking up one or two MF later.  

When I work out in the morning, I usually find a random one that strikes my fancy and listen to it (there are SO many).I'm currently reading 'The Millionaire Real Estate Agent'. 

Doesn't matter whether you hold it in your own name or the name of the single member LLC.We can help more, but @Al Wilson is right - a CPA could explain in detail and is more trustworthy (hopefully) that some random schmucks on the Internet

I track down their phone number and call them after my direct mail piece is sent stating that I'm just calling to follow up. 2) Speed - a) Are you picking up your phone on the first or second ring or are you sending them to voicemail?

There is much to discover in just driving the streets when you pick a an area to explor. 

On a two story house this means junction boxes in random spots on wall or more extensive sheet rock work.

If we just have a 15% housing correction, I should be able to pick up those properties at the courthouse steps for 65-70 cents on the dollar.

I would definitely get to know you and pick your brain a little.

Hey if you're looking for more, then try to pick up some books that are available here and read through those as well as read/search the forums as much as possible.

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