To have an offer accepted, one may need to adjust their Desired Profit; however, it should not be below $20,000, or what one feels is acceptable.

If you want to connect or have any questions about the local market feel free to send me a message.

Helping people and being a positive influence in the community makes me feel happy at a fundamental and primal level.  

Feel free to jump in the community here and also take advantage of the treasure of knowledge here.

But both owners are from California and I would feel bad leaving them stranded without a local property manager.

So long as the underlying loan is solid, and the job market is solid, then real estate as a whole is solid.We've seen one crash in the last XX years, and suddenly everyone becomes Nostradamus and feels the next one is right around the corner. 

Finally, bring the deal to some one you have met at one of the meetings and that you feel comfortable with.

@Shubair HumkarWe know a great contractor that does work in Ventura County. please feel free to send me a PM if you would like his info.

At this point, the $250/month isn't going to help or hurt me, so I feel that it is better used this way.I do understand the risk involved with the Owner, however, he is an attorney also and a long standing client of mine, so there is a good level of trust between us.

Linda Labbe thank you thank you for your wisdom I will do just that any advice you feel I need let me know .