I am a newbie interested in getting my rental portfolio started but I have been encouraged to start with wholesaling to build capital, with that being said an opportunity fell in my lap (potential first deal) but its 3 hrs away (Edison, GA) I have researched the area and it appears there is not much activity.

I am a newbie interested in getting my rental portfolio started but I have been encouraged to start with wholesaling to build capital, with that being said an opportunity fell in my lap (potential first deal) but its 3 hrs away (Edison, GA) I have researched the area and it appears there is not much activity.

To anyone who has been too afraid like me I would encourage you to find someone you can help, it will be worth it the end.

But, if the existing tenants are a problem, then raising rents a sizable amount can be one way of encouraging them to move on.

@Chris Connolly I always encourage people to get 4-5 bid proposals from managers. 

I continued to look for investors everywhere I went. at street fairs, through my small network of home owners and business people, hosted seminars on finding and doing fix and flips and built up a group of investors who encouraged me to find them development deals. 

Should I encourage people to have the owner of the property contact me or would it be better for me to cold call the property owner based solely on the information the lead gave me?

I just encourage you to look into it more!

I'd encourage you to do some analysis on your area don't just make the assumption the market is good because of the college although that is a good indicator.

I highly encourage you to contact a local Keller Williams Office for further advice if seriously interested!