You want to talk to friends and family on this, I don't know anyone who would see this on the Internet and be like, yeah, this sounds like exactly what I am looking to do with my money.

"Before borrowing money from a friend, decide which you need most".

I agree, shorter-term plays are tough in the current environment, and patience paired with a strong strategy often leads to success, unfortunately this is a strategy that a lot of real estate investors don’t really have the experience and the patience to follow.

They will get in touch with the property manager, let them know a complaint is filed, and typically give them an opportunity to make things right before opening an investigation.Have your friend look for a new PM immediately.Start by going to www.narpm.org to search their directory of managers.

Consider me a friend in the charlotte market and let's grab coffee (there are many cute coffee shops here and I can tell you where to find the good texmex)

That may be a little too aggressive but I do enjoy landlord friendly states as opposed to the tenant friendly ones.

Hey @Matt Agnew I would get a friend or someone who knows you to lend THEIR IRA money to YOUR IRA.

Maybe knock on a few neighbors doors and ask some questions.I've found in Texas most people are pretty nice and friendly...the tax assessor people, the appraisal district people, the sheriff's office, maybe the county commissioners, etc. 

Your job will be to find an investor-friendly brokerage willing to teach.

We’re in the exact same boat my friend.