Joe Strickley

- Occupation: Retired/Investor/Musician - About Myself: Currently living in Hawaii but returning to California in the summer of 2010, Education BA Russian, MBA. Worked in private Health Care, Insurance, freelances in Graphic/Web Design, and play jazz semi-professionally. - Real Estate Experience: Not a full time player. I have owned a few properties and rented most of them. I currently have no real estate and am renting. - Real Estate Goals: To own a modest portfolio that provides a secure income, and some appreciation, and that is professionally managed. I am a dreamer and romantic at heart, which always pushes to me towards older or historic buildings, or ecological solutions. However, I temper that with a good dose of realism, so sensible investing has to come first. I am an all-cash buyer, and will consider anywhere nationally, or internationally. - Currently Seeking: Two to three single or multi-unit properties with cap rates no lower than 7%. I prefer to be in a traditional renters market, seasonal or otherwise, and prefer fewer tenants, paying higher rents, than a large number of units paying better cap rates. I am looking for quality tenants, and a secure income, with less hassle. I thoroughly vet brokers, and have high expectations of standards of service, and only wish to work with good listeners, who can provide useful marketing, buying, and renting information, and assist in my search In return, I reward with strong loyalty.