That's why I like Real Estate, it's a physical thing that I feel I can add value to.

Well be sure when you run the numbers against your current rent number... specifically calculate how much you will be paying in the mortgage interest, property taxes, and expenses on the property.

Planning on taking the next few months to soak up as much knowledge as I can before diving in.Looking for recommendations on markets that can cash-flow and aren't too sketchy so I can start learning how to run numbers and examine an area (just in view mode right now, but might as well be in an area that I can dive into when ready).Currently live in the SF bay area, so there's really not much local that works.  

@Marco G. when was the last time you physically took a tour of your property, Inside and Out..Might be time..  

Residents see these investors as not being connected to the community, not having the community wellbeing at heart. 

From my experience (at least here in Louisiana), the thing to remember is that you don't get the opportunity to inspect the property physically prior to closing.I have been pleasantly surprised and the I have also been "unplea$antly $urpri$ed"If you're the winning bid you assume the risk of the need for an eviction, a title lien, or unknown repairs required.The newer the property the more likely (it seems to me) you may have these risks of unknown liens or need for repairs.I would do it again, but I will only buy at 60% if ARV.

(This would be before you put your ads on your voice mail, and you are answering the phone physically).

It can be a hassle physically running around picking stuff up but most of my trusted subs are armed with my Lowes account cards.

I put a link for the video in all of my ads and tell people watch the video for a tour of the home, feel free to go by the home and look around, look in the windows etc.Before I do ANY physical showing, the applicant must pass my first phase screening process.  

Depending on your area, you'll either need a physical title or the government entity in charge can look up to see the owner on record.