Not to say that is a bad thing, but it has not been effective for me.

As to his effectiveness as a 'teacher'...http://abcnews.go.com/2020/story?

Let's say the roofer "paid" to advertise his services with a sign in the yard, and that amount exactly offset the deductible...I guess the deductible amount is still recognized as an expense, but the advertising service is taken as income; so there is a net zero effect for taxes?

This is because we are searching for mis-priced properties; specifically those whose price is less than their value.I'm not sure if your question was specifically about price and value as much as the effect on price from different cap rates.

They might be willing to talk off the record and give some general guidance on how to most effectively phase your improvements when considering lead).All this said, there are certain types of lead contractors and different risk levels of lead removal.

Networking with like minded people has brought me the best success in finding local talent.I haven't been able to establish a mentor, but I've established lasting relationships with people who are successful in their niche and have helped me to evaluate my business from a new perspective, which can be just as valuable as a mentorship.

Not new to BP but ready to network with all and everyone. let's make some money and strong relationships people!!!!!!

I've never really dealt with this scenario first-hand (and I don't ever plan to), but I do talk with a lot of tax delinquent sellers who have back due HOA fees - and just for the sake of expanding my knowledge of how this relationship works, I'm trying to fully understand any/all consequences that come when a property owner violates HOA rules like this.

I am also an active real estate investor that has a number of relationships with several local banks.  

Here's my situation:I have been working with a commercial broker for the last two years to find a good MFP, found it, got my offer accepted at 1,365,000.I have a good relationship with a bank, have the lending commitment, have a good relationship with PM, have their commitment to manage the property.Downpayment will be 275,000 and I had initially planned on doing this myself, but now thinking about partnering with one other person.