Based on my own experience, when I found myself spending thousands on rentals for construction projects, I eventually bought a Bobcat and it paid off within two years.

Originally I was also hoping to find a package that would do more of the property management basics for me, like running ads, screening tenants, collecting rent, collecting e-signatures, etc.What I found after months of looking is that there is no one-size-fits-all platform out there.

This deal was found on the MLS and was negotiated with help from my team leads at Keller Williams.

I have found if you do it yourself, you can Facebook, craigslist, Zillow and yard signs. 

One recent survey found 40% of non-homeowners said that their inability to afford a down payment was their main obstacle.

Eventually, we found ourselves being the first call when they were ready to make a move.We didn’t rush them, we didn’t push for the sale, we stayed patient and persistent—and when the time was right, those long-standing relationships turned into deals that no one else in the market knew about.This approach not only led to deals but also built our reputation.

How I have found my middle ground is with time. 

I found Texas to have some of the most convoluted homestead laws and so had to tread carefully in making requirements for title insurance. 

You can always post here on BP to get insights from other investors and start getting an idea of the area.I recommend reading “Long-Distance Real Estate Investing: How to Buy, Rehab, and Manage Out-of-State Rental Properties” - I found it to be very helpful when I got started investing 2.5 years ago.

My son looked at homes that I chose with a realtor that I found on BP.