Remember, beyond their numerous advantages (100% private financing, realtors, national TV exposure, etc.), the fees they're paid per show provide a significant buffer against paying too much, cost overruns, and optimistic ARV's.

They realize their 17% rental to total housing stock ratio is about half of the national average, right? 

This I strongly feel is the reason we have grown our property management company to almost 500 SF doors with basically no low income properties and we also are a National Award Winner by Business Excellence.It's funny because I have been approached to publish a book recently, except they are not wanting to know our successes, they want to hear in detail our failures and how we worked thru them.

While a street MBA is incredibly valuable, I think the ability to experiment within the confines of an academic institution as well as the ideas that you are exposed to really shifts your perspective.

I'm thinking of instituting a quiet noise clause in the lease to help, but outside of that, that's it I think...Interested to hear everyone's input...Bruce

Here's what they found.Zillow, Trulia and Realtor (ZTR) won't make hard claims on lead quality, but they will "suggest" that you should close 5% of raw leads.This JV company's study showed that across the nation, ZTR leads actually converted at 0.5% to 1%.  

I'm looking for some seasoned guidance from the BP Nation on how I can improve my situation and move from this ponderous approach to closing on good deals.  

It's a great place to get your feet wet and connect with wonderful investors all over the nation. 

My family and I thoroughly enjoy everything Northern Colorado has to offer, especially the relationships we have developed in the FoCo area and the many outdoor adventures we are able to share with friends and family.I am a mid-career finance professional with nearly 15 years experience in various areas of corporate finance for a few large, multi-national corporations.  

I'm getting prequalified for a loan at a large national bank.