Sometimes REI isn't flashy or exciting, you might just have to embrace the grind as you build up reserves for your next acquisition.

We can pull in other companies with 1000 employees and build up to the same total as Amazon, without all of the concessions. 

Or do you need to build up cash?

My belief is that a good (even decent) realtor will sell the house faster and for more than you would be able to do yourself.Now, if you are truly interested in not using a realtor, don't have much cash, and are looking for alternative ways to invest you could consider becoming a wholesaler (and as you build up your saving keeping some of the better deals for yourself). 

We met with a couple of property managers but we think we're going to manage it ourselves, and may change our minds later on that or if we get multiple rentals.Our goal is to build up to several (10+) rentals long term, building up cash flow and equity over time.

A lot fewer headaches than residential and the numbers are big enough to provide significant equity build-up.

I'd like to try to re-establish this welcome "committee" in an effort to really build up discussion from our newest members.

It takes time to build up a following and the best way is to get to know everything and everyone in a neighborhood.Good luck,donrock

Build up your cash reserves.

I used to send cards that were pressed with ink that would look like they were hand written.