She works as a property manager for a large apartment complex and is often called upon by investors to go check out potential purchases and determine profitability.

An apartment complex would be a totally different situation for you.

Since I am also a customer I know that no one pays attention to them and thats a great source of leads.Realestate professionals/ Brokers.....any tips to make myself attractive on a part time basis?

They are mobile homes the manufactures are making as apart of the original deal made with the gov't.

However, I would have to say that while the women I've rented to do tend to call for smaller maintenance issues (and silly things like pilot lights being out on their stoves), they tend to keep the apartment looking nicer than I expect men to, which is good for showings when they're moving out.

Send them our way and we'll let you know what we decide to do.We know that there are other real estate sites out there, and we're happy you've chosen to be a part of this one!

Hypothetically speaking, for a 20unit apartment with rents at $500/month how much reserves would you suggest having?

Also, you might consider properties that require less intensive management, what I mean is apartments require a very intensive management in comparison to shopping centers or office property.

I am very new to the country, just 7 years old and am in the real estate business for the last 2 years.Investing in fixers is a topic of interest to me but since I have never done it for myself, I am in an exploratory stage, just trying to get more info, guidance and leads on such properties in the bay area.I am a bit reluctant to look outside the state.Just sharing something- I invested in pre construction apartments in India and just doubled my money even before they are ready for possession !!

We are marketing a 72 unit apartment complex with a 8.3 CAP rate.