Also assuming the business model is the same (restaurant for example), and they're both somewhat healthy. 

Make someone smile today :)Have a good oneJordan 

Also remember to smile and never judge someone fully based on their appearance because you never know who you'll meet.

Hi all, I hope this forum finds everyone healthy and happy.The last forum I posted over 2 months ago was about a young family trying to make their way in the real estate business by way of property investment.

They may not be able to afford it or they don't want the hassle.This last point does come with some qualification in that depending on the market there may not be a healthy supply of multi family homes driving up the price.

Become a problem-solver, offer help, shake hands with a smile, be available and listen, listen, listen.

Duplexes are rare where I live, but were very common when I was in Jersey, and there was a healthy difference between a duplex & an apartment. 

I dont know if I'll do the marketing myself by making a handwritten font or look for the lowest priced service i can find to do the work for.Any tips, tricks or advice regarding either bandit signs, mailing campaigns or just low price mass marketing in general would be greatly appreciated.If nothing else, in the future I'll be able to look back at this post, smile, and give thanks for how far I've come...... 

If you figure 50% for expenses, you still make a very healthy return on your money for that.  

By having 3 companies, he could build some healthy competition and do things like tell all three that whoever could fill his next vacancy the quickest with the best qualified tenant would win the right to manage that property.