@Don Konipol wrote   "you can always do what I as a professional real estate investor, syndicator and fund manager has done - flip a coin."

Start building relationships early with a trustworthy local property manager, a reliable handyman, and a good realtor who understands investor needs-they’ll be your boots on the ground and can help you spot the best opportunities before they hit the open market.It’s an exciting stage you’re in, and the fact that you’re connecting here on BiggerPockets means you’re already setting yourself up for success.

I'm new here and trying to understand what you more experienced investors consider the range for reasonable percentage of gross revenue property management fees for a commercial lease.

I have investor friends who has to do these 2-3 years almost for every tenant move out.

Even experienced investors like to get a second set of eyes on deals.How are you feeling about the numbers and cash flow on that duplex — does it look like it’ll work out comfortably for you?

Find a local investor friendly agent - Give them your criteria.

I am a real estate investor from South Bend, In.

Worth checking out if you’re a broker, investor, or just analyzing deals regularly. 

The rents had not been raised in four to five years and were $750 per side, totaling $1,500 per month—exactly the income goal another investor once told me to aim for with a single property.

Curious to hear from anyone who’s done something similar, what structures made it plausible with the banks/investors?