I think for some people TK is their ideal.

If you'd like to know more about the Florida, or Georgia markets I deal in, shoot me a PM. 

It is ideal for the investor when trading up in value. 

I respect the ethics and definitely agree that it will help to draw an ideal tenant base to you.I'm not sure what your HVAC, plumbing, electrical set up is like in your building, but there are plenty of energy efficient solutions for things like hot water, thermostats, etc.  

The ideal would be if they were in entities (like an LLC) because she could sell you her interest in the entities themselves instead of transferring ownership of the properties.

Hey guys,My partner and I were having a conversation about which approach is better: either buying a rental property or building a complex with the same amount of capital e.g $500,000.To me, the analysis makes more sense to build a property in an ideal city and rent higher than to buy an existing rental property: reduced repair costs, city tax incentives, competition among contractors/builders to build the most units for your money.Thoughts?

Ideally the HUD consultant inspection has at least you present, your GC, and the consultant all there at the same time.

A year later, the entire goal and approach had shifted, primarily because nothing worked out like it did in the analysis, and all the courses and training were for "ideal" bad or good situations.

 Bank turndowns are ideal, but one must be careful when cultivating this market.

I would ideally go for closing escrow after they vacate.