I fought it, paid a LOT of money to get the work done.

They are either dealing  with a property they are having problems with or they want more than market vale. 

Whether you spend time networking, reading books, watching videos or connecting on bigger pockets or if you spend cash hiring a mentor, maybe partnering up with or doing free intern work for a real estate investor; whichever route you decide to go investing in yourself is one of the best investments you can make. 

There are a lot of options out there.

Trying to build a portfolio more centralized here.

I'd just make sure you have 2-4 unit properties that are superior that were not already used in the previous report and are in some way more comparable (closing in proximity or date of sale etc)

I have an associates in human services but I am wanting/ willing to get experience where I can learn more of the ins and outs of real estate whether it be loans, property managment, etc.

This way, you’re still growing your portfolio without overextending.Looking forward to hearing more about your journey.

15-20% for STR and MTR here in Alabama.We have a STR on Dauphin Island and that PM charges 24% but a "lot" of routine maintenance is covered in that.

The key to purchasing more real estate is by focusing on the fundamentals of the real estate.