I can say for certain my top 2 moments of the conference were the initial guided networking session lead by Andy Gil, really was a great small group of investors and I'm confident I'm going to consistently keep up with their journeys!

You also will not be able to see the house and no one should buy sight unseen without a history of doing it.If you are talking about Auction dot com or Xome or Hubzu, those come with a buyer's premium on top of the sale price between 5-10% and often have ghost bidders in the system so you will see it keep getting reset to hit a higher bottom.As a new(er) investor, auctions are where you go to lose money and take on excessive risk.

I love my job and don't plan to leave anytime soon So I'm looking to invest in something that fits my schedule.

You don't need to ask someone to connect and see if it's a fit.

This investor spent over $60,000 to really make this one a top tier option for couples or small groups traveling. 

Hiring a good property management company who's on top of things, or ensuring you or someone else you hire put aside additional time for property inspections on a more consistent basis.

When looking within each market I prefer to stay around that median priced home because that's where the most demand will be not only for renters but for owner occupants so it's easier to sell for top market value if/when that time comes.

Even though they are the expert, you still need to ensure they fit you well.

Once you learn more about all these different ways then choose the best one that you believe will be the best fit for you that fits your lifestyle and will help you accomplish your goals.

Then you have to add machine payments on top of above.