ContractorThis is always a tough one for the first timer or the savy investor.

He now has to prove the value of  the work, or you can pay him an hourly rate for the days he worked.

It was a pretty tough time for me.

But the MLS is tough in this market.

Unless there's a compelling incentive (Eg it's a deal now) you can really build it so you learn what your blind spots maybe and have the expertiseThe only reason to jump in is if you are someone that will back off easy if the going gets tough for any reason which I don't see to be the case given how you work with numbers well :-)

Tough to find that sort of going in cap on marketed listings in over-saturated markets such as Seattle, Portland, Boise, SLC, etc.

I agree wholeheartedly, the issue is for me in tough areas is That the other landlords offer their units at much less security some not even taking a deposit !

hi, the Worcester area has triple deckers going for 400k or less but I would not recommend it for someone who is starting out in RE. the tenants there are tough to deal with. best of luck budd

I appreciate the tough love there, probably just what I needed to hear.

Second, I'm not a good manager and it's all a tough lessen to learn but I love your tough advice here, thanks!