As far investors friendly, I have an excellent understanding on flips, buy and holds, apartment building investing, and using IRA to conduct real estate transactions.

@Scott Smith - Excellent overview.   

Excellent question. 

When working with lead I used proper equipment, HEPA filters with a properly fitted half-face mask, and used excellent hygiene (washing/showering, not eating, not smoking, careful handling and so on) and still became lead poisoned. 

Despite the background I have in the area, it is absolutely crucial to visit the area frequently, make good contacts and build trusting relationships in order to get a good 'team' in place.  

Also make sure you stay focused and become very knowledgeable about the market you want to invest so I would try to narrow down the markets that you will initially be investing in, it will be easier to build a team and spot a deal as well as build relationships if you focus on one or two markets when starting.

Rest assured you are in excellent company here!

Is that really worth arguing damaging your relationship with your tenant over? 

@Tim Johnson you might also consider 1031 exchange or Monetized installment sale (deferring taxes for 30 years); when it comes to getting leverage on apartment complexes - it’s has a lot to do with personal relationships; you might want to consider to partner up or work with asset managers

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