Then you can focus better on the property types you're interested in.

The art of the deal is not profit, but knowing you provide a service that provides help a way out for the homeowner that is facing foreclosure.When your focus is off profit and on providing help to homeowners profit will come!

I also like to know how many properties they manage, how many managers work at the company, what specific areas they focus on, how long they have been in the business, and other questions about their experience.

Fortunately for me, I'm selling off all of my residential and focusing on commercial only.

:mrgreen: The thing that you have to understand is that with the different markets you're going to need to focus on different types of properties.

hmm... a few useful bits of info from what I've learned so far without copying the entire fix and flip page from my website:An ideal place to start looking might be in neighborhoods that are in the 25-35 year old range; basically where houses are outdated but still hopefully in good structural condition.With this kind of unit, you can focus on some of the more basic, value-added repairs such as paint, flooring, landscaping, and other basic finishing touches.

You can easily cut project costs by 10% if you focus on the largest dollar expenses first (appliances, cabinetry, etc.).Not only that, but for everything that you buy there is a "price" and there is a "cash price".

what will be your focus now that you're on your own?

Let me know which strategy you think I would be best to focus on at this point(with the goal of $3k-$5k/month in mind).

This is because most banks focus on providing private residential financing for individuals of the local community, not large amount loans for real estate or commercial property acquisition.