Also assuming the business model is the same (restaurant for example), and they're both somewhat healthy. 

My first property is also my worst in terms of what I spent vs. what it generates, and it still generates very healthy cash flow.

I'm not looking forward to doing it over again in a couple years but I get the impression that the healthy competition among the banks works in our favor. 

Record setting college enrollment, 5% average wage increases, record real estate sales, progressive county planning (check out Bozeman 2020 Plan), healthy Bozeman budget audits, beautiful scenery, 3 world class ski resorts, and on top of everything, 22 million acres of contiguous wilderness which includes our nation's first national park...

Become a problem-solver, offer help, shake hands with a smile, be available and listen, listen, listen.

Duplexes are rare where I live, but were very common when I was in Jersey, and there was a healthy difference between a duplex & an apartment. 

I dont know if I'll do the marketing myself by making a handwritten font or look for the lowest priced service i can find to do the work for.Any tips, tricks or advice regarding either bandit signs, mailing campaigns or just low price mass marketing in general would be greatly appreciated.If nothing else, in the future I'll be able to look back at this post, smile, and give thanks for how far I've come...... 

Initially, until you build a healthy relationship, you will be managing the property manager. 

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The bank has priced some of the potential into the present price - not ideal, but not bad.I think your 15K return to service budget is healthy - if you get your appliances at HD, you would be able to put them on the 24mth no interest payment plan which will save you a bit of upfront outlay and allow you to pay them out of cashflow.