If you're wanting to go the section 8 route I'd definitely advise pairing up with someone that has a lot of experience with those types of investments because there are several rules/stipulations that have to be followed in order to get paid.

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Also, I hear you on the closeouts, I'm kinda on the frugal side anyways, I'll shop 4 stores for a pair of socks to make sure I'm getting the best deal. 

I was pairing these with lowes movers coupons, but Home Depot here has stopped accepting the Lowes movers coupons.  

I have used Hubspot.com as a free CRM to pair with propstream to be able to write down notes from talking to sellers and creating notifications to follow up, etc. 2.) 

But if you're looking for out of state investments I would recommend pairing with a brokerage or agent that can deliver deals and most importantly deals with disclosed information so you don't run into similar situations where all the sudden there is big ticket rehab items you did not know about.

You name it here in Toledo and I've probably interacted with the neighborhood and the housing layout.Let me know what you are seeking, I can personally advise your entire portfolio or pair you with a basically capable and responsive realtor. 

We got enough properties, equity and revenues, where we interview various small and mid-sized regional lenders to land on one we will pair with. 98% of the time this has a component of Portfolio lending. 

My brokerage wanted to pair me with someone close to my background.

That someone would not be a contractor or family member, but unskilled labor from the neighborhood to help when I need an extra pair of hands for heavy objects, or mindless labor like yard work.Per IRS, "If you made a payment during the calendar year as a small business or self-employed (individual), you are most likely required to file an information return [1099] to the IRS."