But anyone can view the Marketplace.While you may not have considered your past posts to be advertising, there may have been an element of advertising in them that caused their removal.And no, you're not being snarky.

I am a HUD listing agent and had bought numerous HUD homes prior to becoming a HUD listing agent.

This is one element that can be great we controlled with rental real estate, provided you purchase properly and intelligently.DO NOT get seduced by the low purchase prices of $30,000-$50,000.

This was a surprise because we were told they numerous times they had been.For every project we had received invoices for permits.Looking back me and my partners were very ignorant and stupid not to check for a license number.The project we are currently doing, the 3rd deal we immediately stopped and are now hiring a real licensed contractor.

The great thing about joining  is the numerous classes and events they offer ( many are free to members).

Some background: my friend is a tenant who has been living rent-free in a unit for over ten years but is a professional painter and has been painting numerous properties/units for the landlord in lieu of rental payments.

I’ve read numerous real-estate investing books and habitually read and listen to Bigger Pockets daily.

I can offer a list of services I would expect:Leasing fee covers:PricingMarketingMedia advertisingMember of Multiple Listing Service  and syndicated to numerous internet marketing toolsRealtor referral networkOn-call 24 hours including weekends and holidaysShowing, screening and negotiatingCredit reportsThorough background checksDocument preparationManagement Fee Covers:Move-in/move-out coordinationMove-out inspections with digital picturesEnforcement of lease termsTenant public relationsTimely rent collectionComputerized accounting and property management systemsFunds managed by a trust accountTimely disbursement of funds to ownerMonthly statements covering all activityCPA ready annual consolidated statementsScheduled property surveysMaintenanceProperty Repair Services24 hour on-call service for emergency repairs including weekends and holidaysRepair “help line” service at no costReputable maintenance personnelVolume pricing on supplies and servicesSpring A/C service and lawn treatment at owner’s optionUpdating, decorating and refurbishing if desiredInstallation of security devices (locks, etc) as required by law

There are numerous areas around downtown zoned RM which allows for more than one unrelated person.

There's numerous ways to find deals that you can research here on BP.I would network with some agents to get access to MLS properties that fit your criteria.