It worked like a charm!

Now remember, that 10-15% encompass ALL real estate types, so only about 10% of that 10% know investment real estate.

There's definitely something different meeting in person than online, you get to use charm and influence which you can't really do online.  

You mentioned Houston, Texas but we all know that encompasses a huge area. 

Acapulco Way around a very charming block of fourplexes, which have street addresses on “Santa Paula Way”, “Ponce de Leon” and of course “Acapulco Way”.

A really charming fourplex may sell for above the "market value" of its rental and development potential because the buyer is willing to pay that much to live in one of the units and rent out the rest.

However, he was very upfront about the cost of his services and what all they encompassed.

The 50% rule is a general guide and encompasses expenses such as normal maintenance, taxes, insurance, property management, vacancies, advertising, etc.If you're able to calculate the actual expenses, based on data you can find in your area (for insurance, taxes, if you plan to have property management, if you're covering any utilities), you'll have a much better picture of the quality of a deal. 

There are others around as well, but I have found Cozy to be the most all encompassing program out there.

All of the charm of downtown Brunswick is minutes away with only a 30 minute commute to work.