To maximize the number of transactions you’re involved in you will need to:Be Top of Mind when they think about moving - which requires consistent reminders.Be seen as an Expert – which requires a consistent message and Evidence of Success storiesGain their Trust – which requires communicating integritySo, start out by listing everyone you know in an Excel spreadsheet.

You need a lease agreement drafted by a landlord and property management attorney to fit your business model.

Regarding the excel model, do you mean to manage assets or to acquire them?

However when the inspection report came back they made me fix every single issue within the inspection report right down to buying new rubber stoppers for the bathtub and sink because the existing ones did not fit.

Not an indictment on you, but you might get lumped in with others and their bad attitude/behavior, just due to the fact you live in Cali.I would just move and keep looking for a good fit.

But even more than that, Dallas in general is growing RAPIDLY and is a hub for healthcare entities which fits well with your line of work.With that being said, there are some great investment potential in Texas. 

They have landlord-friendly laws, which is always a plus.Jacksonville, FL: Another option in Florida with a strong rental market and potentially better deals.Gainesville, FL: Similar to Tallahassee with a strong student rental market but might offer different opportunities.Connecting with local investors and real estate agents can give you more insight into whether Tallahassee fits your investment goals.

Ask for that off the purchase price or however you see fit, or kill the contract.

I don’t have much income but also no debt and excellent credit so not sure why I wasn’t on from the beginning.

Kitchen has the light brown cabinets in excellent shape.