Because it's cheaper for them to buy commercial properties than it is to build them since these properties are in short supply right now, he said.This sector is also great because of their high dividends, he said.However, Cramer said he does not like mall REITs, as the premiums paid for them are very low.

That's why you charge them higher interest and make them prove they can pay rent for two years before the banks will trust them.

If you have a nicely maintained and upgraded property charge a premium.

They might have a means by which they can manage the property at a reasonable fee.Please note that which ever management agency you find they will charge you an extortionate fee to manage the property unless you lease it to a renter on a long term.In Houston you have many options.

Let's say a tenants asks the LLC to repair a broken deadbolt lock and it takes you 3-4 days to get around to it, and in the mean time someone breaks in and assaults your tenant, you could be charged with negligence towards the safety of your tenant--this is serious stuff.

I'd get the paperback since it's cheaper and you won't mind so much when you wear it out from re-reading it.Second piece of advice, GET RID OF THAT STUDENT LOAN as quickly as you can.Third piece of advice, keep asking questions here, weigh the answers against what you're most comfortable doing.all cash

Even assuming they're charging $600 for labor on the door, that leaved $4K for the deck, or $40/square foot for labor and materials.

And soooooo much cheaper (free) vs. the cost of classified ads in the newspaper.

As the bird dog, he has no way to get himself in the deal without a fee agreement so I ask him what he's going to charge.

Rule 1 of landlording; THE LANDLORD IS IN CHARGE.