One thing we can always be certain of in this industry is..... change!

And what is your average closing period if you don't mind?

You need to position yourself as investor-friendly and different from the average agents.

I believe the average dog bit claim is about $29K.Seriously, I would REQUIRE the tenant to have renters insurance with you named on the policy.

The best thing I have learned is to network with others in the industry.

I think it's the thought of most folks who haven't participated in the self-storage industry (as was my mindset until I browsed your blogs; great writings btw!)

They are currently 400 which is about average.

It was my understanding (as someone not in the financial industry) that financial institutions did not have to write down current mortgages the same way they had to write down those late or in default.

It's so disheartening living in a state that has every conceivable industry, tens of thousands of acres of farmland that is blocked from use, and if it were a country could be one of the most wealthy in the world, yet the mismanagement by our state government for decades has cities rushing to file for bankruptcy.

My local lender asked for past 2 tax returns and still asks me for a recent pay stub every time I apply for a loan even though I now have 4 through them.One big paycheck might be easy to show (depending on your industry/pay scale)... tax returns show a better trend of your earning power.