Then, in April last year, my husband and I started a business, and I temporarily put both of those on hold while taking care of my dad.

I’m just getting started on my rental journey.

I’ve been dreaming the last few years of starting an event venue, something for weddings, gatherings, etc., preferably with a great outdoor space.

If you just hire the cheapest or first PMC you speak with and it turns into a bad experience, please don’t assume ALL PMC’s are bad and start trashing PMC’s in general.

Started using Xero last year, as better bookkeeping was needed a new acquisition with a partner. 

Quote from @Andrew Swaim: hey everyone, I have a couple investment properties but i have never found a awesome discounted deal, the last BRRRR i did was just alright, i started using deal machine but all my cold calling is coming up empty, the wholesalers in my area have been sending out crap.

My advice would be to start small and do your research.

You can assume about 1% in closing costs in addition to commissions so you're starting around 7% before the seller gets any cash at closing. 

@Malcolm Brown it is great that you are thinking of the money to fund the deals you are going to get started with but understanding what a deal is, I think, should be the starting point. 

It really helped us a bunch as we got started a year ago.