Then there are calls about all sorts of minor stuff - and just odd behavior, like calling the gas company at midnight because they thought they smelled rotten eggs….. getting our gas shut off for a day, bringing over questionable house guests, bringing over a small dog and housing it without asking, and just overall kind of being a mess.

Moreover, having a mentor or some sort of coach is an absolute must-have, in my opinion, if you're just starting out. 

Networking - I meet people in person and online, here for example, trying to build up my SOIMy Worst 3:1.

They still like to see some sort of "grouping," whether it is in home style, neighborhood, SFD only, etc. 

Borrowing with no income is ripe for that sort of result. 

My wife and I have different appetites for real estate investing and have not found a professional that can help us work together to understand the key questions we should be asking ourselves and help us sort through all of the options.

Verifying last 2 years of rental history and income extremely important to find the “best of the worst”.Make sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.PM us if you’d like to discuss this logical approach in greater detail!

@William Johnny if you only have $250-$500/month you probably don’t have enough to invest now as you would likely need some sort of a down payment and reserves.

Some counties have some sort of GIS (geographical information system) interface for their data.

I dont do MLS listings so it helps me sort out the best qualified leads to send letters to.