Congratulations - keep us updated and let us know how it goes! 

I know most BP note investors deal in SFR notes exclusively, or at least mostly, and for myself 98% of my note investments are notes secured by commercial properties.  

To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

I personally believe his contract job contract got cancelled as i know others from his company left that same week. 

What are things you think a new investor should know when starting out in the area?

I highly recommend a well-qualified REALTOR who works with investors and knows how to help you best.7.

OPDon’t know your background but you could buy a fed hog off a farm and butcher yourself.  

Do you know how it works if I'm out of the country?

You have to know which cards are pulling from which bureaus and what scoring model.

Ok, then know when in over your head and tap-out!