Thanks Evan, these are the type of answers I couldn`t seem to get specifically unless it was through non accredited investors that been around the block in those circles (outside of Rise 48 and Spark Rental).

(I understand about privacy, but often one can pick up a lot of info from body language and what is NOT said in response to a question.)Check with your local district court or l/t court--there should be info available online--that will show any court issues regarding the tenant/s. 

For example right now rent control laws in JC are more favorable t landlord compared to what they have been in years past. 

Hopefully he would t approve of your post, but who knows. 

You are 100% correct / they did put 0 down when they bought 2 years ago and do t have the room to sell.

It's also important to examine the leases in detail and, if possible, collect estoppel certificates from tenants to confirm lease terms and rent payments.

So the whole standard format of how to cold call, throw that sh#t out the window. 

Congratulations are also in order to your wife, who also clearly has the brains to marry a guy who was willing to think differently about the American dream of homeownership and take a risk like you.I'd like to take a moment here and examine that American dream of homeownership.

Spoke with owner and made a deal with hime for Thomas Handy, Elmer T Lee, and Pappy 15.  

Quote from @Sherry T.: Wondering if losses from passive rental income (I.e. long distance property managed by third party) could offset capital gains from stocks?