I would encourage you to find a local meet up and start attending real estate investment clubs too.

Now read, ask and learn everything about private- and hard money lending First to prevent your cash from evaporating.

Bigger Pockets has been a big driver towards these successes and I'd encourage everyone to stick with it and take advantage of BP.

Yeah, that looks encouraging on paper/screen, but you'd still need to check in person, by also asking other real persons (eg.

@Daniel Pitta In my opinion Background checks are the number one best way to vet a prospective tenant.Many things fall under background checks like calling their employer and previous landlords.Also I know some PM's that like to sneak and peak in their car and see if is junky, if so they is likely how they will treat your property.Also these same people will find an excuse to stop by their current residence and look in the door for the same reason.W-2 paycheck verification.No evictions in last 5 years.Tenants make 3x the rent.If they can't come up with all move in money don't rent to them.They ones that beg and plead for you to rent to them you should run from.Make sure they have stable employment - same job or in same field for 2 years or longer.Get a larger deposit than 1 months rent to encourage them to give you proper notice when they move and that they don't try and use deposit as rent when they move out and that they also leave your property in good condition.

., It is encouraging to hear of other people in small towns doing well.

What a time it has been...just wanted to let everyone know im good ( for the ppl that care) lolSo in my last 12 months ive done almost 2 mil already and pipeline is steady flowing.I am happy to say I have now accepted a position as a closing agent at a NE Cleveland investment firm.Did it all as a solo agent and i just wanted to say first to everyone here thanks for your words of encouragement and advice....This real estate has changed my life in so many ways...I got my first rental and currently house hacking, my mindset is so unbelievably unmatched compared to fellow agents.Things are finally turning around ( prayer hand emoji)

@Jared M Pilarski I really encourage you to go to the meetup: if you make a goal of introducing yourself to ten people there, you have a good chance of making a connection with someone who can help you along.One other tip, and this is something I have been working on as well, is GET ACTIVE in the forums!

Depending on how quickly we are ready to start working on the project I'm just wondering if I should do a cash for keys kind of deal in exchange for encouraging him to move out a little early and avoid any holdovers.

@Gabe Amedee thanks for the encouragement!