Steve, The chart will be a good tool when I do my basis.

You can also get those battery opperated alarms from harbor freight tools for under $10 and stiick them on windows.

Code violations can be a great negociating tool to get a better price.  

Because you are located near the bay you are in a very popular area for affordable homes.

I have no idea why, but that’s how it is.So, to cut down on my workload, I just implemented some free Google tools for my most recent listing.I have a Google voice message where I give all the details on the property itself, which is the most helpful for those who called after seeing the sign in the yard; at the end of the voicemail greeting I give my cell phone number for them to call or text if they have follow up questions, because I have observed Google Voice voicemail doesn’t always work.This has cut WAY down on people calling me and I hardly get any section 8 questions anymore (although I don’t say anything in my recording about section 8).

I was wondering:What is a popular exit strategy?

I plan on using this website as a valuable learning tool to further my knowledge of real estate investing.  

Maintenance problems are a negotiating tool that you should be able to come out ahead on with a break in the price IMO.

Use your key word tool, there are meetings held in Summit, NJ that would be to your benefit to attend. 

Darron... thanks for the vote of confidence. the condo will actually be a great tool in paying off the other 2. i just need to figure out the financing on the family home. i'll dig in here and see what i come up with.. and hey, CONGRATS on the new property!