Stay tuned.Anyway, in my book, I'm claiming that if we viewed our buildings from an ad agency mindset, we could make a lot more money.

If they find an insured making a practice of filing claims and especially if those claims exceed what they collect from the insured, they are going to plug the hole in the boat and cut you off.Reading between the lines (don't take what I am about to say personally), you are lacking experience and looking for the "easy" button to manage maintenance costs.  

At $400k you'd be at a 13.8% CoC which is more in line with my 15% minimum.Things to watch here... lack of a CAPEX budget (given not low taxes... and not low water... and not low vacancy... the 50% rule may not work for you here)... and in a commercial property, you won't lock a rate for more than 5 years.  

Nonprofits are when the a city or nonprofit agency wants to purchase it under the $1.00 program.

Our local area actually sent out letters to Landlords asking to sign up due to a lack a rentals.

A lack of character and judgement is what led to the bills not being paid; what leads to buying beer and cigarettes before paying the rent; treating animals like they are disposable toys; etc.

I have bought a lot of junk cars as a kid and it always took me a couple of weeks to get the title put in my name due to lack of resources.

First let me say that I have never been to Detroit… But from what I hear and see in the local MLS… I think you are right… I don’t think it is the lack of buyers… I think it is the excess of inventory!

The information comes from the credit agencies and can be purchased by zip code.

Making sure that the properties that you buy are cash flow positive was another major point due to the lack of appreciation in the current market.