The lack of communication from poor agents or PM's is nothing new in this industry.

What if you aren't just an engineer, but own a successful business already, yet want to be a part-time agent for MLS access (as an investor) and to get more involved in the industry? 

When I started managing single-family rental homes back in 2009 in Augusta, GA, there was less variance in the industry (and also less services available).

Where these numbers are found, there is a very high rate of rent actually being paid.We have over a dozen Fortune 500 companies just in Metro Detroit with huge Healthcare, Auto, and mortgage industry National footprints.

We would greatly appreciate any advice on promising markets, recommendations for reliable agents and lenders, as well as insights on how to proceed as newcomers to the industry.

With the exception of properties that are walking distance to campus or the hospitals, many owners are now STRing in the fall during football season.

Purchase: $80k-$130kRent: $1200-$1500ROI: Double DigitCash flow: couple hundred/monthAppreciation: Double digit (for past 10 years, will gladly send data)Location: C, B- (suburbs and certain markets)We have over a dozen Fortune 500 companies just in Metro Detroit with huge Healthcare and Auto industries.

I've been hearing about problems in the insurance industry but this is my first time experiencing it personally.

We paper them differently and have numerous disclosures and checks and balances in place to ensure the deal is as risk free as currently possible.I agree the gurus are soiling this industry quite a bit. 

I am a complete newbie to real estate and I'm looking to make a switch in my life and taking part in an industry that can set me up financially for the future and forward.