You should jump on this pretty quick. 

My wife and I are testing the water for the best bang for your buck home in CT, ocean front, or a quick walk. 

@Manish Shah I would go on loopnet and do a quick search for the exact location / asset type you're looking for.

It's a lot like a mechanic...if they are fair, can do good work quickly, can make professional recommendations....that would sound like a good fit to me. 

Quick followups: 1) As far as percentage interest return for capital (as above), would you think 8%, 10% or 12% --or something else--would be fairest?

So I was able to get someone to meet the tenant at the property for the keys and to basically do a quick walk through to makes sure there was nothing major going on or left behind.In my state, TN, apparently, if the tenant is present for the final walk through then the landlord has to give the tenant right there on the spot a list of damages that would count against their deposit. 

This is incorporated in the asking price I give my cash buyer which motivates the seller to sign and sell quickly)11.

If they had employees now they could open up quickly. 

I wouldn't be so quick to say his brother being his realtor is a red flag.My father is a realtor. 

My wife is out of work this year and next, so our savings is fading quickly.