From past experiences and since I work full time Im leaning more towards a turnkey type approach until such time I feel confident enough to build my own team.

It 's just so much more convenient than phone calls.

The kits are convenient for the DIY who has the time to spend, but it may make more sense to ensure a quality end product by hiring it professionally done.What I dont like about it is how misleading the marketing is.

I'm leaning toward some sort of cash flow valuation, but it seems that most people use some sort of relative/comp valuation.I ran some numbers for a property priced at $1 MM with a cap rate of 5.1% and new 10 year lease (no lease increase for duration).

While I know that I'll need to learn rehab costs accurately, I will probably need to lean on a mentor or paid "mentor" for my first few/several deals.

I'm leaning towards this before I would do a short sale.

For heat however, I was looking at either: running a complicated duct from the attic, installing electric baseboard heaters, or running a short gas line to a three-brick gas room heater.I'm leaning towards the gas heater, as it seems the cheapest to install and operate - I'd appreciate any input you had.Thanks!

do you take the time to visit every property that has potential - even if it's not convenient in schedule or distance?

You have to catch a contractor on a day of weak ness between bigger jobs where cash is lean.

I am leaning towards the multi-unit properties because a number of them can be had for a relatively low price with tenants already in them and which seem to be on the surface creating decent cash flow.