I had a buddy buy low end in Sacramento and after the 3rd time the houses was trashed by tenants he walked.

This will help weed out first term folks that are either not very responsible yet or that may be forced to live in barracks and decide to get a place they can't afford anyways with some buddies b/c its more conducive to partying.I also give a military discount, but make it contingent on the service member establishing an allotment (military term for direct deposit) to me so I don't have to worry about collecting rent.

But I did walk through it with my GC buddy and we talked about a bunch of different things.  

I've been a real estate agent here in San Antonio for the last 6.5 years and have a pretty good grasp on values, areas, and how to work my way around the MLS doing CMA's on homes.I'm looking at starting my first flip with a good buddy of mine who is like-minded and has cash (not a realtor, but works in estimating for commercial construction).To the point, we both have cash to fund our projects.  

A buddy just closed on 242 units while deployed.To find out about an area go to IREM.org search for ARM certified property managers.

Then I take my buddy and we walk them streets for dollars putting each flier behind car wiper blades …In one night we can drop couple thousands fliers …got some traction that way ..and some angry calls too …pretty cheap way to get to the source plus as far as numbers game ..cant beat it any comments ?

You need to see how you communicate, things in common, are they honest, judge integrity, you may not need the most successful you may want more knowledge and experience with an agent that doesn't have to beat their head in to stay afloat, they may have retired from another profession so they may have time to take more interest in you.You're looking for a personal business relationship, not a girl friend or drinking buddy, but someone who has ethical standards, knows the business is current understands investing aspects and that has time to devote attention to you.

I have buddies getting SFR at the PA County Tax Repository sales for $500-2,500 each.

Hey Phil, I have a buddy who does this kind of stuff all the time.

Yeah buddy I wouldn't mess with that..