They get it and they've made a platform that speaks directly to what we, as investors need.

Basically a "ditto" of what I said about Joel, but, we haven't yet had a chance speak directly.Thanks to both of you for the pro advice and input.Also, thanks to the other two investors for chiming in!

@Bradley Mair,Speak to the right lender and you can buy another primary residence for 5% down and turn your existing property into a rental.

auctions will be a difficult way to acquire properties as a brand new investor.Yes, I've got ~10 property managers and ~10 agents (looking at on-market deals as well) I'm speaking / spoken with drummed up through Google / Biggerpockets in each location.

@James Kiefer From what I understand Pittsburgh happens to have some decent underlying fundamentals so it may not be a bad place to invest but certainly speak with local experts.

Strictly speaking from a financial point of view multi family's almost always make more sense unless your walking into some equity in a single family.

A paying bird in hand so to speak... as long as they're taking care of the unit and paying.

Speak to the Hoa and review the HoA docs before going under contract.

Instead, we decided to try a “cash-for-keys” approach, offering him financial assistance to peacefully vacate the property.My wife Shelly and I went to the property to speak with him in person.

I am a real estate investor in Vegas, and my family has lived in the West Texas area for decades.I have a property that I'm working here and would love to speak with any buyers and or experienced wholesalers.I don't know how to connect on the site that I did see this thread while researching the wholesale market here.