I have found a property downtown that I am extremely interested in, it has 42 apartments, 6 retail storefronts, 8 office suites, it comes with a cell tower and a billboard on top as well, so the potential for extra income. 

I'm going to say what nobody seems to say.If you aren't part of the political "in crowd" there, chances are you're due diligence efforts are going to be wasted.If you are talking to receptionists,,,,,,,,,,The guys who get there deals done, have the real decision makers private cell phone numbers, and know each other on a close first name basis

It is advisable to do your due diligence and ask about such things as how long have they been in business, are alternative assets their sole focus, are they BBB accredited and rated, are they a regulated financial institution, have they ever been sanctioned by any regulatory bodies, how many accounts and how much in assets do they administer?

The best part is it is about 3am and my cell phone beeps to let me know I have e-mail!

Originally posted by "buyandtry":looking for guys around fayetteville perhaps, maybee military or retired guys to talk deals with.Best to put the state into the body of the message in addition to the subject line.

You know you are a landlord when you have over 40 phone numbers programmed in your cell phone and only 4 of them are family and friends.You know you are a Landlord when you and your family go for a Sunday drive but it's to check out your properties to see how your tenants are doing.You know you are a landlord when you choose your new boyfriend or husband by his maintenance skills.You know you are a landlord when you watch Judge Judy and the tenants are using the same lines as your own tenants.You know you are a landlord when you visit a family members house and wonder how much rent you could get for it. 

I have a google voice number set to forward to my cell phone.

Thanks If I had no money for marketing, I'd cancel every non-essential bill; cell phone, cable, gym membership, etc.

If any body out there trying to get a property that does not require rehab, i would recommend you to go see a regular/part time Real Estate Agent.

I'd want to know what I can/can't build on the lots and meet with local governing bodies to see what requirements they have.