Even if I was in the middle of a big city, I would look at train station routes away from the city.3.  

But it's what my thoughts are and determines how we will operate and spend our money.

In each market I operate in I have someone available for showings this person is usually my runner who is responsible for quality control and restocking inventory but I've also used a cleaner for this.

should allow you to save for your second deal fairly quickly.Full disclosure: I run a turnkey operation based out of Birmingham, AL—happy to point you in the right direction and answer any questions that come up!

We did a lot of Krav and weapons training as well.

So, 400k - 500k sounds like lots of money but if you wanna operate in the 300k+ entry point it get can swallowed up quick.One strategy I'd try is to be a buyer at the auctions, win a bid on a good house, close on it in cash (you should be a great deal under market value) and then get into a delayed purchase bridge loan product which will cash you out a certain percentage of the purchase and supply the rehab funds. 

Also I operate 5 STR's myself over 95% performa so I should have some experience in this realm to provide some insight. 1.

I’m not only working on my case with these buyers and a DeKalb Pastor & Chaplain of DeKalb Sherriff Office on over 2.5M...but this now appears to be related to a HUGE Mortgage Fraud Criminal Ring here in Metro Atlanta with quite a few of confirmed fraudulent documents on many properties as more evidence shows up.Some of the names I have confirmed provided or created fraudulent bank statement, operating agreements and forged QCD docs to obtain mortgages illegally then allow them to foreclose.

You learn the most about being an agent in the field and by choosing a good first brokerage with good training either in-person or online, depending on your preference.

Some don't require you to have a property management company because they operate like a hotel.