I just don't want to start working with a realtor and waste time and end up with no real solid prospects for buying.

@Drake BackmanBigger Pockets is a great place to find a tax strategist specializing in real estate taxation.A good real estate tax strategist can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding a tax  strategist specializing in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.Consider working with your tax strategist remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a tax strategist willing to work with you throughout the year.

@Oleksandr IvanovskiyRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

@Stephen MageeRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

I have always been interested in real estate and engaged in BiggerPockets loosely while in college at West Virginia University.

Hi Steve,I’m a new new real estate investor interested in PA.

You mentioned buying a MTR condo.Is your income below $150,000 or are you able to claim real estate professional status?

I got into real estate through an organic relationship, nor would I be where I'm at today if it wasn't for those relationships. 

Now, it took me many years and a lot of real estate trading to get to this place with my bank, but that is why I highly recommend that RE investors work hard and finding and nurturing a local banking relationship.

Are you a buyer in the Arizona Market? Let's connect so I can get you on my exclusive investors list. We are selling properties first come first serve.