So I have to conduct a lot of business via email or voicemail tag which isn't the most efficient method of conducting business and causes things to take forever.

I want to use every method starting out but by no means would I want to waste my time doing a task that will not lead to any new business or calls from city officials.Thanks!

I want to use every method starting out but by no means would I want to waste my time doing a task that will not lead to any new business or calls from city officials.Thanks!

Originally my tenant had been approved for 2 older basset hounds (outside only dogs) for which, upon move in, he paid to have my backyard fenced himself with a rather quality plank farm fencing.  

We've found that HUD estimates tend to be low for repairs especially when considering what kind of quality you really want in the property.You need to factor in any potential CAPEX, maintenance, common area utilities, water & potential reserves (Reserves are really there to cover CAPEX items)

I don't prefer the 'trial by fire' method when it comes to investments. 

You shouldn't have too much trouble finding an SDIRA provider that doesn't charge for incoming funds no matter what the method of deposit is. 

THAT will help you get better quality tenants in the short term.  

The quality of tenants you will get is going to be terribly sporadic.  

If no, you have to find another method - Subject-to, private money, etc.