Networking, local meetups, door knocking, mailers, wholesalers, online forums specific to your area of interest.  

Yes, I am looking for an online platform to begin self-managing too.

Invest in as long as it takes you to write a check, do a wire transfer, or even an online bill pay4.

Have you had it evaluated by a Realtor, or are you relying on Zillow or other online algorithms to estimate your property's value?

In online forums, the danger I've experienced is the "national" effect. 

It cost him a few hundred bucks, but she was happy, and more importantly, he didn’t have to deal with an expensive lawsuit or bad online reviews.Here’s what I’d recomend doing:Check Your Legal Standing: Since the fence isn’t in her lease and not part of the surveyed property, you’re probably in the clear to remove it.

I was seeing information online that suggested both routes...Thanks in advance for the help!

Be very careful who you take advice from online, you should get involved with a local attorney and a local realtor.

There are any number of Real Estate schools available to you, so choose the one that compliments your learning style, whether that be online or in person or a hybrid. 

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