They didn't tell me that they were part time when I hired them but after a while I started seeing the pattern. 

I would like to hear some stories of people of how they did their first investment....from the beginning to the end.I am sure there is a pattern that people use to do their portfolio but I have no idea what and how it goes.Thank you in advance and I hope someone can help me understand those things.

@Jeffrey Fung you can document intent with you CPA and through your pattern of investing behavior.  

Every part of the country has differing climate and differing weather patterns.

Usually you'll see patterns of LLC's buying multiple properties in certain areas, and you can use MO business search to contact the owners of the LLC's.

One big benefit of Kwikset is the smart key system that allows you to rekey your own locks to a different key pattern with having to use a lock smith!

The ad states, "GREAT INVESTMENT. 8 PROPERTIES SOLD SEPARATELY" which is a red flag that this is being hyped up to hide what it truly is.A 3/2 @ 1278 square feet for $20k is also a red flag.Check out this Zillow screenshot of current listings in the area:https://capture.dropbox.com/ZFBVftizDIs7nLEALots of low level prices.Here's the current listings for rent:https://capture.dropbox.com/M04YCrNy0IeyDHFQNot a lot of positive news here.Lastly, look at this view of the Caddo Heights South Highland neighborhood:https://capture.dropbox.com/RlIbHXZKLCg7LkC3Notice any patterns?

@Whitney Nash can help address any Q&A but it seems on the surface like a doable fact pattern.

It's a shame cause it's my favorite areas.But with how weather patterns are coming in, these areas are going to face sea levels rising quicker than the norm, extreme heat droughts and later hurricane seasons.

Migration patterns within the US Pre and Post Covid have been super interested to follow.