I understand and respect the scaled up investment model, and can learn a bunch from it and its practitioners, but small, simple, high control, low overhead, low risk, low headaches by design is the way I roll personally ... although that occasionally bites me when I cross that line between frugal and cheap with johnny lunchbox type contractors :)

It might help you to answer these questions if you had an idea on what to expect in respect to the response rates.

Also, with respect to 401(k) contributions--do you get these from the W-2 and add them back to the number on the tax return?

If you're truly looking to realize the value of BP, you'll upgrade to a PRO account, put a photo of yourself up and keep us posted on your progress!

I'd be glad to help you out if I could see photos of the property and review your online advertising.

In the condo building were I live there door system works via phone, at the front gate when someone buzzes it just calls the respective cell phone.  

There is no difference in time to manage respective portfolios, both require constant attention and deep knowledge.As to liquidity, most investors only need a fraction of their investment portfolio for liquidity so this risk can be managed (and should be) in a balanced and disciplined manner.Leverage aspects of real estate are far superior to equity/debt portfolios. 

Hello Andrew,A couple important considerations with respect to the cell tower: 1) Who is the carrier (Verizon, AT&T, etc.) - this can tell you a great deal about reliability of the income for a number of reasons.2) Does the Seller own the tower (or is it a rooftop install) - if it is actually a tower and the Seller does not own it, upside from an additional carrier may not exist (all depends on the lease).There are a great deal of additional aspects to consider, but most of them require more information.

Agents send listings without any respect for the criteria that I have discussed with them.  

Respectfully,Al Simpson