At the same time I hear of others in different markets who say they have 6 doors and cash flow at the level I am at with my 25 doors because their rents are so much higher in big cities.

You don’t mention what your current income level is between you and your spouse with regards for the potential to help subsidize this entire endeavor.

Most lenders allow the buyers to do their own rehab work, but some don't depending on the buyers experience level. I

And that alone, dual agency, scares the hell out of 50%+ of retail brokers/agents because they are not of the professional level. I

Again, this system is designed as a shortcut to acquire knowledge/management/financing in already vetted markets.The goal with FS, high level, is to target 70-90k purchased homes in midwest markets and add 20-40k of value to sell turnkey rental for a 10-15K profit.Thanks!  

Both I would not recommend.decent entry level is 250k minimum to get anything that's close to being able to have a decent return and even that is pushing it- at least for our area- Myrtle beach/Surfside

Not the smartest move by the seller, but it cuts down on buyer competition, which is in your favor. include something like this: Offer is contingent on buyer walk through of the entire property within 3 days of acceptance to buyers satisfaction, otherwise buyer may declare this offer is null and void via written notice within 5 days after AO. 

This is an opportunity to take your prospecting, marketing, lead and deal management to a whole new level. I

I'm looking for advice on how to scale up to get to that next level. I

If you sat in the basement or even main level I swear, within 60 minutes - with heater set at same temp (74).....you'd go from feeling warm, to really feeling cold.