Have some initial conversations to see who’s responsive, knowledgeable, and investor-friendly.Once you find a good fit, you can focus on building a strong relationship with that one realtor.

Conversely, Morris specifically used videos - why?

I'm a guy approaching middle-age, living in Chicago.

As a person who has lived in NC & SC and Phoenix, I would highly suggest AZ.

If you build a relationship with a Banker you can call and have a detailed conversation about rates.

Purchase price: $532,500 Cash invested: $106,500 I just bought a duplex on 3rd Ave on the Columbus side of Grandview and am planning on living in one side and renting out the other.  

NOTE: you have to live their 12 months due to mortgage requirements.

While automation can help with data pulling, it’s those conversations and local market knowledge that ultimately give us the edge in making informed decisions.I really appreciate your thorough response.

Closed with no issues, inherited great tenants and have really enjoyed living in this neighborhood Lessons learned?

When we start asking questions, and having friendly conversations they get it figured out.But hey...google knows everything.