The small banks can’t stomach the negative spreads in the event the cost of their deposits rises.Eric’s comments about getting a new banker are spot-on.

I would likely pick one spot to invest, sell your other properties and consolidate into one area - it's hard enough finding one good quality and trustworthy property manager, let alone multiple ones in different areas.

Charles is spot-on!

Welcome to Bp Nation Chris, you will get plenty of info here @ no Charge Just post in the right spot or ask some one and they will lead you the proper place to ask a question

They can spot system (heat, plumbing, split boots, etc.) problems and can point out code violations, etc. that you would want to know about.

Bandit signs in the right spots can last for MONTHS at a time.

While it is a different strategy requiring different techniques, I believe it to be the best for our current market conditions.And yes, even this biz has beeen affected by many of the issues posted by Scott, but at least I know if I get the property or not right on the spot and I know my numbers from my DD.

There are legal opinions about this if you look in the right spots.

I googled "LLC taxed as an S corp" and found an article that breaks it down pretty nicely: http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol136/structure.htmI think you are spot on

As for having touch up spots, if it's the same paint that was originally used, and it was touched up within 3 months of being painted the first time, it should match pretty well once its fully "cured."