I want to systemize the auto reply and have a V.A. do that maybe, to determine motivation..cheers

Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.Good luckPaul

@Matthew SmithWe pay for our learnings one way or another.Get a GC and learn through the process.To systematize property management get a ARM certified property manager from IREM.org follow how they do it then adopt the system as yours.Good luckPaul

Once, I control the deal, I have flexibility to let the owner stay there or resell the house.So, has anyone here on BP experienced buying notes "one offs"?

Do not expect someone to just share the systems they have worked hard to develop over the years with someone that is going to use it to compete with them.

First you have to understand how your heating system works; that may or may not be within your skill set, but that's where you start.With gas heat, there has to be some sort if ignition.

Even if it did fit, you would be ill advised to make the substitution as the toilet is designed to be a single system, even if it comes in two pieces.

Always great to see others in the Chicagoland area take control of their own futures.I have friends that attend the REI Club I belong to that live in Lake Villa.

We've converted hot water systems and steam systems to hot air, we've added central air and where nat gas is unavailable we have installed electric heat pump.According to the gas industry the supply of nat gas just in PA. is over 100 years.

Bill Gulley they would have no management or control, just on as investors.