If I put together a spreadsheet to examine the value of my investment I'd probably punch myself in the face.

Hey Phil, I remember that jittery mix of excitement and nerves when I decided to step up from the smaller stuff.. it can feel like you’re eyeing a big mountain and wondering if you’ve packed the right gear.

I am in the process of studying for my licensing exam in the state of Tennessee and plan to work in the Chattanooga area upon completion of the test (which will be quite soon).

I wired the funds on 2/14 so it was a pretty nerve wracking 7 days... 

When a syndicator noted recently that due to 8 degree temps in ATL, THREE of their assets were wracked by frozen pipes bursting, it caused me a little alarm, a little worry---and then I went back to watching TV.

You'd need some deep pockets and the nerves to take on something in range of ~$65m in R.E. acquisitions.

As you know it can be nerve wrecking. 

The best buyers agents provide insight to the market, negotiate to get a better deal, provides clarity to the transaction, steadies the nerves of buyers (first time home buyers for example), identifies problems with the property, introduces a whole cast of players to get the deal done etc.

It may not be practical to have a contractor look at each property when you might examine 10-20 for each one you buy.

What examinations must I take, do I need to be a loan officer for 2 years first?