You're missing out if you don't volunteer with local housing groups, big resources there, and you'll give back in the most important way.My management company has saved my *** more than once, they're my best resourceMy go-to technique is to get quotes from the four most expensive and reputable companies I can afford, hire the best quote that my gut agrees with, and if they do good work build a relationship and treat them like gold.You'll also find that the guy that actually shows up to do the work, if he's not the owner, can be coaxed into doing "side work".

Then, if you have time, volunteer to work with a seasoned investor.

In the process, people will volunteer all sorts of info such as how many total units they have and where else they own property.

I recently discovered my passion in volunteering and would really love to build a passive income early on so I can focus my time on doing that (putting in the time seems more gratifying then just sending a check).  

Having worked with several cities (including Seattle), unless they specifically ask, I would not volunteer a lot of information about what you plan to do with the property.

Hey Matt, ok, I'll volunteer, i did have rentals through the crash, I didn't lose it but neither did i come out ahead.

What about volunteering to go over and take the pictures for her?  

I am headed to Egypt for a 1 year tour in May (I volunteered for it), this will allow me to save some more money for more rentals.

So this weekend i volunteered with habitat for humanity in baltimore maryland.

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