One of the things that concerned me on the inspection report is that there is galvanized water pipes and cast iron drain pipes (replaced with PVC once above ground).  

If it is old cast iron, that stuff lasts about 50-60 years.

Our approach at the beginning will be to cast a wide net (in terms of prospecting methods) and then see what yields the best results. 

Putting a ton of time in evaluating those two selections (PM and agent) will save you a lot of time down the road, and will be able to recommend a solid supporting cast for you ( contractors, lenders, CPA’s, etc…)

You will probably learn more about real estate through your personal study, pod-casts, etc. than you will even in the real estate finance course offered at BYU.

I also have pocket casts on my android and listen to Bigger Pockets, Commercial Real Estate Show, Old Capital Podcast and several more.

Many of the SoCal investors I know that are doing volume are willing to work on tight margins, make it up in volume and have probably been rewarded for having that business model over the last couple of years.Just be creative, cast a wide net and you should be able to get a couple deals with a bigger margin through harder work.  

I have read/heard that it's best to start "in your own back yard" to get the feel of being a landlord/investor, but when my backyard isn't the most fertile soil, I may need to cast a wider net.  

you need to upgrade to pro to advertise your services.. however as one investor to another broad casting for deals on this open forum has its ups an downs... good luck

Hello Everyone,A few days ago, I stumbled onto the BP website and started listening to the pod casts.