The two compliment each other because the brokerage side brings in much of the profit while the PM side levels out some of the volatility of operating a brokerage and also generates leads by providing access to a client base of investors using the PM service who are likely to buy and sell through the brokerage.

When you say not contact regarding payoff, I think that means that I can't contact asking THEM to payoff but are you saying can't contact them saying I'll pay off (absorb the delinquent taxes I've paid plus any outstanding from current year) plus offer  to purchase for $300. which around here most would take because they are just letting these remote lands go anyway with access problems, instead of using the $300. to file and foreclose and they get nothing? 

Two adjacent blocks can have drastically different appreciation outlooks. 

However, in my opinion, and experience you need to learn and gain a great understanding, of the various municipalities, with respect to demographics, pocket market appreciation/ depreciation, pocket market economic factors, demand for the need to rent, the needs of tenants such as close access to transportation and shopping, vacancy rates, etc.

@Chris ReevesOne of the great advantages of syndication is that it usually exposes an investor to a class of real estate they had no access to prior.

I'm wondering if this could present problems if say the owner of the "front house" is not friendly towards the new owner (potentially myself) or if the front house is sold at some point and again the new owners want to cut off access.I wonder if they can legally cut off access or would they be required by law to provide access?

Solid credit, solid financial, solid business plan.... mysterious blocks to underwriting.Private B2B loan underwriting is a cresting wave. 

I had my handyman install a removable ceiling in the event we need to access those pipes again. 

Automatic stays can be blocked by courts if there is an in rem order placed.

., they force coverage on you instead of tailoring the coverages around your unique situation)Only represent one insurance company (no single insurance company can offer the right policy, at the right price for all situations)Their process for getting a quote is difficult and cumbersomeTheir underwriters/inspectors seem to always find a problem with a propertyIf you spot these warning signs, you should search for an insurance agent with these attributes: Have a depth of knowledge gained through years of experience working with real estate investors like yourselfHave a unique consultation process specifically crafted for working with REIsHave access to a minimum of 50 insurance companiesWork with a large independent insurance agency or group (the larger the agency, the more leverage they have with insurance premiums and claim settlements).