So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.EXAMPLE: PMC states they will handle tenant screening – what does that specifically mean?

This is a lot to learn in the fire, but sometimes the best education comes through blood, sweat, and tears!

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

Legacy Title Agency is putting the top notch screen on these transfers for those investing in the city , however I will also share with you there are several title companies locally that the policies they issue aren't considered "good" by the big underwriters.  

Once you have some prospective residents it's important to do your due diligence with screening using background checks,income verification, and credit reports.

I retired in 2008 after 21 years as a JTAC.Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of your screen, and you can search for other MEMBERS or LOCAL MEETUPS.

Biggerpockets sells a Lease Agreement Package under "TOOLS" at the top of your screen. $100 for a lease and several other documents, written by investors and attorney approved for your state.

You need to screen them to make sure that they are not wholesalers though, unless that's all acknowledged and you plan on doing a jv.

Quote from @Seth Rosellini: Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of your screen, and you can search for other MEMBERS or LOCAL MEETUPS.

-If you have 10k for a downpayment it's good that you are thinking about having reserves, but you also have to think about closing cost, if you are worried about not having tenants having a couple months' rent would be ideal-If you are new to real estate, start reading books, listening to podcasts, analyze deals, learn the tenant screening process, property management, see how you could mitigate the risk on the house hack, find an exit strategy, but most of all have patience.