Let them do the follow up and paperwork and maybe lead cleanup, but you do the dialing and talking yourself for much better results.

Then follow the rest of the advice given here.

@Kerry Hermann We got our start in the western Chicago suburbs as well but are now totally focussed on The Shoals.

5 tips i should keep in my mind when buying  rental property? 

What are the costs for the value adds, the expected hold time, and the expected sale price? 

Drive around the neighborhoods to understand the lay of the land - if you have someone who will take you around and explain, better yet. 

Most people bring their own.We also have a bin of razors, q-tips, cotton balls and even a bunch of contact lens cases in the master bath.

All land courses are the same in essence;What is your end goal is the only thing that is different?

Your Lender My suggestion to find #2 & #4 would be to go to the top of this page and click on AGENTS & LENDERS.There you will be asked your criteria and then after answering a few questions you will be matched with 3-5 agents or loan officers in your area.

@Martin StreichPlease go to your profile page https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/msresolutions and click on your photo to update it.