Hello all, This is my first time posting on the here.

Quote from @Peter Tverdov: Think at least for the text standpoint it is challenging in this market now where I know personally 3 people that have been in lawsuits with one ringing in at $500,000 for cold text messages to people that did not want to be marketed to, so to @Jonathan Greene point on that for sure.I think that cold calling is a true skill that really no one (or 1%) will end up doing, and I 100% agree that VAs do not do it right..

One recommendation I always give to beginners is find local REI club meetings in your area.

For instance, and in brief only using one concept (not meant to be the full list of criteria), a rural property has a population restrictions and proximity to Metropolitan Service Areas ("MSA" - think big city area) as some restrictions.

You should cover the mortgage and all other expenses, actual or projected.

There isn't one thing.For my out of state properties, vacancies have been a nightmare.

If you rely on others you will have to sift through more deals before finding the one.

But if this is a one-off, it's probably better to pay a local co-host who already has the local connections.Talk to @J.

If one of the greatest investors of all time believes stocks are overvalued, this may be an opportune time to shed some risk and move into a more tangible asset like real estate.The Rochester housing market is a great place to consider for investment.

Quote from @Evan Ross: One of the most common mistakes I see with amateur landlords: attempting to build goodwill with their tenants.