I'd ask for referrals, and reach out to some local folks and see what is working and not.Best of luck!

That said most folks have price targets and if large complexes are conceding 1 or 2 months on the 1st year lease, itll put downward pressure on your rent to some degree. 

Upon "googling" I see where some folks include Debit Cards as not having to send 1099's, but I want to be certain.A lot of contractors lump their labor and materials together.

Some of the folks that I've received inquiries from are VERY far from meeting criteria - income, credit score or both.And @Matthew Becker, I lived in Moscow in the early 90s - went to UofI for undergrad! 

Be wary of the facebook groups as most folks will have a "pitch" or just see the possibility of a transaction.

Those by far annoy me the most, they barely add value or any I think one of the issue's with your thought of folks should search the site first..

We have been in good markets though suburbs of PDX when folks are fleeing downtown. and Charleston SC.. 

Your setup is very common and I know plenty of folks in the exact same boat.

  ( i have owned 3 brokerages over the years and will stand behind those numbers).in the RE training space my thoughts are :5 to 10% of folks that pay for training do anything with it.

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