Networking is what freed me from my 9-5 job.. so go out and meet some folks!

Corey The Outback Real Estate Investment Network

BP has lots of resources and opportunities for learning and networking.

Housing and Urban Development today announced HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes due to Hurricane Irma.Yesterday, President Trump issued a major disaster declaration for Culebra and Vieques municipalities.

Also, you need to factor something in for maintenance, and you need to figure out what cap ex items are on the near horizon (roof, heaters/AC, major plumbing/foundation, etc). 

(See RCW 59.18.150)In terms of the major appliances breaking, there are RCW laws that require landlords to commence 'remedial action' within a specific time period.

The vast majority have a very high scenes of entitlement having lived their life off of free handouts and for that reason have zero respect for others.As a landlord the level of resentment your tenants will have for you will counter any training you attempt to achieve.C class tenants are like cats, virtually impossible to train, and must be constantly monitored as you would a child.

But, I don't have to do any of the major upgrades that I was planning (floors, electrical, counters, paint) immediately and can get positive cash flow immediately.If she decides to move on, then I make the improvements and put it back on the market at $900-$950 within 2-3 weeks. and get what I talked about above.So. 

Your best bet is to network with investors and mortgage brokers that are investor friendly.

My business partner and I just signed up with BiggerPockets and we're looking to build our network here in southern California.