Competing with Experienced ProfessionalsNew agents may feel overwhelmed by more established competitors in the industry.Solution: Focus on your unique strengths, provide excellent customer service, and embrace modern technology to differentiate yourself.The challenges of being a new realtor or investor are real, but they’re not insurmountable.

A solid broker has established lending relationships.

If you don’t establish the right foundation first, you’re just letting the numbers push you around instead of controlling the deal narrative.I actually built my own underwriting calculator to streamline the qualification process.

When evaluating a property management company, it's important to look beyond just the management fee and consider the full scope of services and costs involved.For example, at our company, we charge a 10% monthly management fee, a $250 lease renewal fee (unless it’s a takeover tenant, which requires additional effort to establish a strong relationship - because usually people are changing pm companies for a reason), and the first month’s rent as a leasing fee.

Sometimes these types of deals require that you purchase a software to help search for lots,so we'll see.Most of the time,established people in industry are not going to come online and scam people,why would they ruin their own business in the offline arena?

If it's in the restricted zone (within 31 miles of the coast or 62 miles from an international border, you have the choice between using a bank trust and paying the fees mentioned above or using a Mexican corporation and bearing the costs of establishing and maintaining  the corporation.

That time could have been spent working with a committed client that is not only looking for the best terms, but is also looking to establish a long term lending partnership.

Cincinnati has more history and an established feel, while Columbus is growing fast and has a lot of energy.

If you understand how to screen very well, communicate with them respectfully and can somehow understand the dynamics of the community, you will be ok.

Both @Nathan Gesner and @Lauren Stark have provided valuable insights on this.One potential path for you is to join an established team to gain experience.