I'll scout around the banks and credit unions.

I would recommend plugging everything into the rental calculator again, look up vacancy rates in the neighborhood using neighborhood scout, or as a general rule of thumb plan to set aside 10% of rent for maintenance/vacancy and repair budget.

Sorting out a few deals and scouting out a project manager with a solid network to get the job done.

I’m working with an agent who became my “deal scout“ person to get me the right cash flow deal.Thing is he’s contacting other agents who will need to split the sales commission with him in case I end up purchasing their property.Now the issue is, I’m looking to pay as low as I can for a property but agents get paid a commission - therefore the higher the sales the price, the better for them.I was thinking to offer my scout an accelerator commission (out of my own pocket).

I would like to scout the areas for us, including past history of the apartments.

@Brian Mcmenamin @Vincent Pollitto great tips about Zillow and Neighborhood Scout, much appreciated!

I chose Legal Aspects, and am glad I did; it brought into focus a lot more of the do's and dont's that the first (2) books touched upon.I'm still waiting to get my exam date, and feel very confident in passing the first time, after taking this course.There are other courses available, but I thoroughly scouted the reviews, and chose Rockwell.

Go on a scouting mission and drive the neighborhoods that will be the best way to learn the area and what the good parts of town are

I am a realtor in Northern NJ and am helping someone scout out this property in Glen Ridge.

@Dan Sheeks I taught the personal management merit badge at my old boy scout troop for a few years.