In the end it is all about communication - if you are able to communicate your goals and make HER part of them, you will find success in your relationship.

I tell them as part of my speach when they are moving in that I keep regular hours and they should only call after hours for emergencies.Also, most of my tenants communicate with me via texting.

Looks like I'll be limited to portfolio loans or all cash.

Originally posted by Jeff Sielicky: Here is where debt comes in handy.Owning in your own name and stripping out most or all of the equity through loans does seem like the least complicated way to protect yourself, if you can do it.

Like you said, I think communication and laying out exactly what I need/expect will be key.

And the people in that village have a communications line they never had before.

No big deal in NJ except the added penalty (as much as 6%) and possible interest.But if it's a pending 'tax foreclosure' make sure you communicate with the tax lien holder's attorney asap and let them know that you are purchasing the property and paying off the taxes.

All initial communication has been via email, and I've only contacted about 50 agents.

Big time saver to give someone a domain name than communicate all the numbers over the phone.I suppose at the core nothing happens overnight, you're building habits and investing in your REI marketing.

And when figuring out a number for MPP(Sales Price – Fixed Costs – Desired Profit – Rehab Costs), within that Fixed Cost does it usually cover the cost of the interest fees if some or all of the money was borrowed from the bank?