Following and reading through this thread as I am in a similar position to the original poster.I have evaluated some of the programs out there such as Brad Sumrock, Gino, Rod K, and others ..For me, the value has to come from the ability to have access to people who can help provide deal flow and others who are in a similar position as I am that would be willing to partner with complimentary skillsets. 

Please elaborate on why each is essential and how they contribute to a company's overall performance and reliability.Similarly, provide a list of red flags or negative traits that indicate a subpar or potentially problematic property management company, with explanations on how these might negatively impact my real estate operations.Create a scoring or rating system that I can use to objectively evaluate and compare each property management company based on the traits and skills identified earlier.

Find investment properties, evaluate transactions, and submit bids.

Each investor who evaluates your deal will have their own plans for it in terms of rehab & contractor pricing.

I hope pondering my points provides items to consider and that they are at least evaluated for likely validity for future acquisitions.good luck and learn as much as you can with this purchase   

When creating your criteria, it is important to focus on the evaluation of the following qualities: • Capacity to pay: Does the prospective tenant have enough income to afford the rent and other expenses involved such as utilities or additional costs such as parking or storage? 

So, evaluate whether it does objectively versus what else you could invest that equity towards and what return that would get you. 

Considering that you want to retire in seven to ten years, it's critical to evaluate how various funding options fit into your long-term strategy.Property Management: Think about how you'll take care of the property if you want to rent it out.

Take time, evaluate the issue, and then an appropriate response, in the next day or two.

Can someone with experience and knowledge regarding this city please comment and give feedback to evaluate this opportunity?