It seems like it would be worth considering if you recognize that you really won't have the time to dedicate to it on a regular basis.

Although I am pre-qualified on a loan & can make an offer with financing, I recognize that the seller would likely find an all-cash offer more attractive.  

(so... 5 classes - 180 classroom hours - cost "just" $649.00 instead of 25k- 2) A complete course - 3 classes necessary to take the Texas Apraisers Test (trainee)....... (3 classes - *75 classroom hours - $749.00 instead of 25k to Fortune Builders        * as a trainee, the new apraiser would need to work under a recognized apraiser until he meets the State requirements to "loose the trainee label".This is a much more complete and accurate description of the courses I am considering and their cost instead paying a group to give me the secrets of real estate wealth.

maybe you should pay a bit more into the principal on the property and refi a lower amount.Oh and to add to that, the losses will offset positive income years or you will recognize all of those losses in the year in which you sell the property.

While adding more members is great and will help increase the daily count, I think it is important to recognize that BP Nation members need to be active here and not sitting on the sidelines.

That's part of running a business.Overall, you've got potential here in at least you're recognizing some things are a problem, but you really need to think about running this operation like anyone in business would run something they expect to make money for them.

@Michael Fagan this is a somewhat common topic so I'll elaborate a little here in case this is research by others (you may know some of this already so just hang tight until the last part).Conventional - I'll define these as loans that come from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (if you recognize those names).

@Clay Davis, recognize what you're asking for.

(Yes, I recognize the biggest one--that the buyer doesn't work out. 

Do any of you have a list of recommended (and recognized by large investors) property management companies that operate widely in the Dallas-Ft.