For those of you focused on building buy and hold portfolios, what kind of techniques do you use to help you keep your eye on the ball and not bail out for short term gains or worse, letting yourself get LAZY?

If you are not prepared to play hard ball with the seller you should not even consider going forward.

I don't have a crystal ball, but if I can at least avoid overpaying for something then I expect we'll accrue equity in the properties, perhaps a little (probably quite small) income, whilst at the same time having a chance at some non-insignificant appreciation.Thanks for the question!

I want to get the ball rolling!

The best path seems the one where you enter in slowly with a toe in the water before you cannon ball.

I'm always prepared for curve balls and extra hoops when I walk into their office, but with the exception of one land division attempt (FAIL!)

He pretty much says it all, and much better than I can.THAT is where BP "drops the ball".

You mentioned you have 300-350 in equity, but banks/lenders will always low ball your home value and maybe you get 100k based upon your loan to value and debt to income ratios.

well, LA was awesome in 2002, 03, 04, 05 and yes 2006 as well..No one has a crystal ball but it doesn't mean you shouldn't invest in hot markets.

At least get the ball rolling?