But he still knows everything that’s relevant for what I do with REI, gives good advice, etc.

I am still reading through the many forums, so please forgive me that these questions are not in the most appropriate forum/conversation threads. if admin could be so kind to paste threads of relevant conversations in response to the below that I may miss otherwise, I would be so grateful!

A trustee came up with this: $69,008.50 This was calculated as follows: 275 payments x $250.94= $69,008.50 The payments starting 6/4/94 up to4/10/17Please provide a per diem if relevant.3) What are correct amounts for a Payoff Statement?

The cost, interest rate, of financing is all relevant to the cashflow and your strategy. 

The number of calls you can expect to receive from 1000 postcards can vary significantly depending on various factors, including the quality and relevance of your postcard design, the effectiveness of your message, the target audience, and the overall market conditions.

There are also supplement loan features built into commercial financing that allow cash out once the property has been re-positioned.The most important factor is the profit per property...profit per unit is not as relevant. 

Listings created by the owners who self-manage are likely to be less formulaic.With regards to opportunities specific to Houston, consider local for sale Facebook groups and classified ads from the local newspapers and websites (perhaps the Houston Chronicle and the Houston Press have relevant listings).

HowdyI personally invest in Utah - my home state and where all of my current rentals were purchased many years ago, so not as relevant.

I closed 2 rural duplex's a few months back where the comp's came from a neighboring town 15 miles away just because there weren't any relevant comps in that town.

Somewhat relevant article on the differing views across the city related to the comp plan: http://www.startribune.com/does-density-promote-affordability-economists-say-yes-minneapolis-residents-are-skeptical/483166061/