I have always been curious about the success of these "bandit signs".To echo what several other posters have said, I would be more conscious of local law enforcement, civic associations, or other groups whose sole mission is to constantly keep up with the removal of these types of signs.

We just use common dry wall joint compound and add a bit more water.

If the tradeoff is higher loan constants from lower amortization periods or higher rates I don't think it is worth it for me.

As soon as we have too many rental properties (or flip properties) that my project manager can't handle both jobs, I will hire out the property management to someone else.The goal is that by the time I need to hire a PM company, I'll have enough rentals that I can just hire another part-time person to manage them all, as that will provide more control than a larger company where I don't have constant communication.

I am also in constant touch with local city Planning and Development Dept (mainly to confirm the zoning for the property).

A joint Venture would help you out.

Im constantly picking up property in Houston shoot me some info lets make a deal

Bill and Bryan this constant bickering back and forth between the both of you has got to stop.

All his money was tied up with his wife and needed joint signatures for withdrawl - which his wife refused.

Depending on how high their household income is, the depreciation aspect may have no current value.Unless you are a RE Professional, once AGI reaches 100K (for married filing jointly), the depreciation write-off decreases.