If you categorize something in the wrong business on accident it is very hard to find those mistakes.

As an investor, you should only make numbers-based purchases.Also, agents are only transaction-based - if they make a mistake (or choose to take advantage of your naivete) they still get their commission check and can disappear:(So, a great PMC is often the best choice to start with, since they obviously know the rental market and they have to deal with whatever they help you buy, on a daily basis after the purchase!

What mistakes did you make along the way?

You can hear real-world examples of how others have built their investment portfolio and (hopefully) learn to avoid their mistakes.4.

Just get real clear with what you want out of real estate before you jump into a million dollar mistake.

They can guide you through the process, help you avoid costly mistakes, and introduce you to the right networks.If you're serious about making the leap, I'd love to chat and see how I can help connect you with the resources and mentorship you need.

@Kyle BrownRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder, etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

We would get toll charges and red light camera charges and nobody would own up to their mistakes.

For experienced wholesalers I'd love to hear about your worst deal and what mistakes you learned from it.

@Adam SchneiderRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder, etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.