As the market keeps shifting, I’ve been thinking more about balancing property ownership with paper assets like mortgage notes. Both have their pros and cons, but notes seem to offer steady returns without the tenant ...

If your downslope leads to a nearby stream or lake, you need to then worry about EPA fines if your pumps fail and sewage makes its way to the body of water.

Hi @Bonnie Griffin KaakeTraditional firms (like yours) have historically charged $5,000 to $15,000 because their overhead includes manual "take-offs" and physical travel.

Electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, welders — work tied to the physical world.In other words, many of the youngest workers in the economy are already adjusting to where value is shifting.For decades the economy rewarded access to knowledge.

I'm not competing with REITs.Focusing on economic occupancy, not just physical occupancy.

It's almost like they don't realize that most things, including many alarm clocks, are now connected to the internet and manage all of this for us.I am down to three physical clocks around my house that I need to change, and three watches, but cell phones, oven clock, Garmin watch all make sure I know what time it is.I would use these notifications from realtors and loan officers as good reminders of who I should NOT be working with.

Physical Site, Access & Market Reality CheckAlways walk the site and take pictures / drone aerial.

Have you explored any of the physical issues with separating these homes? 

The biggest issue to check out is whether your local property taxing body will require you to pay real estate transfer taxes, so you will have to check with your Recorder of Deeds office at your courthouse for the rules.

I’m seeing more out-of-state investors expanding into Cincinnati and submitting offers without being physically present.For those investing remotely — what’s your biggest challenge when evaluating properties here?