We now have a great property manager in NC, but we still inspect ourselves every year or two and fix all the little things we find as it saves us a lot in stupid repair trips called in by tenants, which can add up.

I see most calling themselves`"real estate investors" on an ego trip.

You're not too far away...let me know and I'm happy to make a trip up there and take a look and give you my thoughts...And I agree about rentals...they're great when they're planned, but I avoid having to hold a failed flip at all costs!

You can tell a lot from a company or an individual by engaging them in conversation.Next, as I tell all of my investors, it really makes sense to take a trip to meet with the company you will be investing with.

Gallinelli, should you ever drop by the Netherlands, let me know, you can fill your trip with speaking engagements.Your books are the only ones I have found explaining what you normally can only get from academic courses like at the Amsterdam School of Real Estate.

During my last trip to Florida, i notices a number of bandit signs and car magnet signs along the lines of "SECTION 8 RENTALS CALL ###-####" This has me worried that the market is flooded with people trying to buy and rent properties, especially since RE prices aren't dropping right now in FL.It's great to meet everyone here, very informative!

Took several trips but after that they left peacefully.Thanks for the responses.

Have to make a trip to A-town soon and catch-up with you in person. 

I would make a trip or 2 to the areas you are considering to investigate the area.

On my trip to the bank yesterday I talked to the President who deals with commercial loans.