If your an introvert by nature, blast some music in the car before you go into these REIA's and tell yourself your going to talk to everyone and at least introduce yourself and ask what they do and what got them attending REIA's.  

Make it clear in your rental agreement how you will apply payments you receive from the tenant, leaves less room for argument; here's how we do it:"PAYMENTS. 

My thought, however, is that the "sweet spot" on the spectrum is really at the lower end of Value Add (approaching rehibilitation but not there).I'm thinking the sweet spots for my first investment should be:1) 20 Units in Value Add 2) 5-10 Units in RehabBoth of these conditions would be coupled with some quick financial measure to identify properties that warrent further research, perhaps by applying the 2% rule to the sum of purchase cost + upfit costQuestions for those of you with experience in this space1) What is your Sweet Spot and why?

You guys are making money and conducting your business as you see fit, I shouldve just made a note to not do business with you, I didnt need to take this so public.the laughing almost mocking nature of your next post about needing a lawyer was actually kind of funny, even if it seemed more an attempt to deflect the early conversation. 

Mine were mostly disastrous (no legal problems or anything of that nature) traits to have if you plan to do anything with your life ever.  

I read somewhere you can stain concrete and would be a lot cheaper than pavers or natural stone, see more info herehttp://homeguides.sfgate.com/stain-concrete-two-di...Has anyone tried this? 

The home was rented but the rental income left me with a $430 a month shortage.I applied for a loan modification twice, once in 20011 and once in 20012 and was denied both times.

I applaud the fact your taking action, as 90% do everything but take that first step, I suggest read, read and listen then apply some of what you have learned to your next deal!

And of course, that's according to CA law and not Arizona law or whatever state law applies to the OP's property.IMO, this was the best summary of property manager requirements in CA:  http://www.kts-law.com/documents/200862165051231.p...If the OP is considering management, he definitely needs to first check the applicable state laws.

They don't register condo documents of this nature with the County.