I have the finances to go at this alone, however, I would really like to partner with somebody with experience so that the process won't be so daunting.

Here in Indianapolis we are seeing REO's located in moderate to good neighborhoods go at or near list price.  

Wayne Gretzky, hell WARREN BUFFET, on and on and on the "GOAT"s credit various influences, and COACHES, for being the "how" to the great they became. 

It's quality throughout which is impressive considering there are 177 shows to date.I've learned from other books but It's really fair to say that Bigger Pockets has made me feel competent and confident I can make a real go at real estate investing.

You can cut your own hair, but you'll probably have less success in the dating world.Agents probably still sell 95-98% of the real estate.Plenty of people think they're experts that go at it alone, but there is plenty of value using a realtor. 

We started utilizing self-showing lockboxes as well on our vacant units which has helped tremendously since interested parties are able to go at any time (within reason).

Run your numbers, talk to your PM company to give you a conservative go at it. 

Otherwise, I think you're good to go. At

Here's what it looks like for everyone else on this thread (hope you don't mind me sharing}Also I was told that carriage houses or apartments over garages go at a premium and that people prefer it because there are no direct neighbors.

That being said, if I came across the right property at the price the "romance" of it might make me dip into my reserves and see if I could make a go at it :)I know you've spent some time up here digging around the market.