Please rate in order of importance to you with "1" being most important, "5" being less important.And, What scares you the most about using a professional management company?

@Taylor GreenI'm not Ann but thought it would be useful to add that in addition to using a conservative LTV with new borrowers, it's good to analyze the deal yourself to make sure the borrower is going to make money.

While I do see the benefit of using a realtor, I still see the 6% cost as lost profit on the deal...

I have to admit, i am shocked when i hear someone left owing 3 months rent (or more),, I usually think it was a LL just trying to be too nice,,,but using a PM and having that happen, that is totally unacceptable

I am out of state and plan on using a management company.

We're really getting away from Elaine's question about short sales and using a course on that.I've never listened to a course on short sales (not even Ron's), so I don't know who's the best in that arena.

I buy short sales from the bank and resale them using a double close to a new buyer for a profit.

Here is one we use http://www.tonyseverino.com/m/19000/19444/files/Consulting/Forms/Advertising/20-SYHAI_PostIt_Wide_5x3%20V%202.0.pdfYou should consider using a different postcard, however keep the same design, but mix up the message a bit.When considering drips you should know the decision making period for your list.

I have heard time and time again how people secure properties without using a single cent of their own money, but I just don't see that as possible at all.

We are using a commercial bank, and they seemed impressed with how thorough it all was.