My goal with REI is to gain financial freedom, spend more time with family here and that are out of town (and therefore cost more to go see), and to be able to buy the things I want ( I love cars and live very close to some luxury auto dealers lol)!

Some mentees will act as a bloodhound for the mentor, knocking on doors, driving for dollars, scouring the internet, making cold calls, or performing other services that help the mentor find new deals.

Hey @Mike Sather you will get differing setups from folks.For us, we provide smart TV's (Roku) and internet and no satellite TV (no cable where we are at).

I tried getting an umbrella policy to protect myself in case something happens but was denied since not everyone in my household is under my auto insurance. 

I came across following idea from internet about buying defaulted mortgage notes directly from banks.

So far striking out on doing internet searches and looking on VA website.

The most expensive exchanges are typically "one offs" done by an an attorney with no economy of scale which is a direct result of little direct experience.However I'd also counsel that you not simply look for the cheapest "fill in the boxes" internet intermediary either.  

Think about what renters in your target market value most, such as green spaces, community centers, or high-speed internet access.BTR is a rapidly growing sector, and careful planning of these factors can help ensure your project is successful.

Just be aware that (1) you can easily do whatever it is Tardus is selling much cheaper elsewhere (2) Tardus special investments for members only are mundane investments available at the same terms to anyone with a computer and internet connection and (3) the strategy of borrowing from a HELOC to juice returns carries with it a much greater risk than is apparently disclosed. 

As I grow I will hand over the virtual management duties(90% can be done via phone, internet, and mail) to an assistant and get a broker lined up to do showings based on a fixed rate price to show a unit when needed so I am confident I can put together this structure and meet or exceed the 5% target in the future.