He did leave a voice mail saying the "check is in the mail."

He's also supposed to drive by monthly and inspect inside every 6 months.For-rent phone calls come to a google voice number advising of unit currently for rent, instructions for how to obtain an application online,  and to contact maintenance guy to schedule showing.  

There were some pretty serious concerns voiced about that strategy.One is that if you wrap the existing mortgage and sell with owner financing, you better make dang sure that the balance you owe on the original mortgage is always below what your end buyer owes. 

Rather, I record a voice memo as I walk through the property.

Some have been in business for decades with second generation owners, some are newer with only a few years in the business.Without fail, the vast majority of my calls (70% plus) go straight to a voice message/voice mail system.

If I liked them and they pay on time and I want to keep things going smoothly, then I'd simply voice your concerns, mention the poo in the yard issue and leave it at that.

I have a google voice number I can use, but since I'll be collaborating with other businesses such as wholesalers and other contacts through the REIA I felt perhaps my cell is more appropriate for that.Thanks for any feedback.Matt

I know it's my newbie, hungry to make my first deal and get the ball rolling voice telling me to jump on this but I also don't have a cushion to protect myself or family if things go wrong. 

All that being said, the standard BiggerPockets.com mantra is that equity represents lost money and opportunity cost, there are plenty of voices that logically and coherently argue that side of the debate (who will be joining this thread shortly), so by all means weigh all options, figure out what works for you given your particular goals and risk tolerance, and there is no "one size fits all" solution. 

Do you think a female voice responding to direct mail letters gets more or less offers to come visit the property / continue the conversation?