However in this economy many people are looking to park their money somewhere that can grow rapidly, like real estate.

Essentially, before you buy or do anything, take time to research, to learn and to grow.

Is it a costly and time consuming adventure ?

One of my lessons learned is to start high and lowering rent if there are no bites. rents will go up in this area as the surrounding parts of town are growing tremendously.   

Became US #1 last year, very fast growing and for good reasons.

The ability to grow the business will depend on how you position the company.

I feel once I get my duplex I'll have my confidence back and get ready to grow.

Not only do they have high CoC returns but they have good population growth, growing jobs and diverse and modern economies.

I haven’t heard of automated services not sure if I’m interested at moment I like dealing with an actual property management firm looking over my properties but as I keep growing this is something I will keep in mind.

It became too time consuming eventually that I went out and got a CPA.