I'm here to grow, learn, and build a community in the Staunton, Virginia area.

@Nathan NoorlunRecommend 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've been reading more about subject to and here's what I've learned:-Good for sellers who are off market-Have low to no equity-Have a mortgage with a low interest rate (less than 5%)-Be absentee or out of state (vacant property, or have a tenant)The buyer would then take over the mortgage payments, and have the seller sign the deed over to the buyer.

I did not do a separate criminal background check as I trusted the info from Zillow (Big lesson learned never to trust the Zillow data again in life).

Learning from agents commonly working with investors is your next opportunity to find a mentor.To be honest, I wouldn't try to find a mentor from random investors on the internet.

Hi everyone,I’m a new real estate investor, and over the past 8 months, I’ve immersed myself in learning about CRE.

Either way, this is a valuable lesson learned.

It's a far better starting point for a new investor slowly growing a portfolio.You can learn more about that here on a Bigger Pocket Podcasts and here, and here is an article on it too. 

A community isn't a gimmick, it's an opportunity for the right people to level up quicker than they would on their own and avoid the mistakes others in the community had to learn the hard way.

@James Milne I'd love to talk to you and learn more about the process, and get some insights.