Any long distance investing is extremely challenging, even for the best skilled investor.Moreover, there are many very experienced investors with knowledge and history that are your competitors and may be your sellers.

I did jump ship once and went to work for the competitor down the street. 

This one may be going places.Keyword DiscoveryThis is a Word Tracker competitor and much better in my opinion.

If you are looking for Hard Money Lenders ("HMLs") in the metro Atlanta area, I would start with reviewing the following in BP's Resource tab: http://www.biggerpockets.com/hardmoneylenders/geor...After reviewing these, PM me and I'll relay my experience with those I've dealt, and perhaps steer you away from those I've researched that aren't quite up to the standards of their competitors - i.e. those charging upfront fees, exorbitant points, excessive or conventional-mortgage like underwriting and documentation, etc.If indeed you are looking to PLACE money, PM me as well and I'll send you a couple of suggestions of BP members that are active in that side of the biz.Good luck!

The provisions of the Code of Ethics that were addressed by the FTC are those that stated: “NARPM® Professional Members shall refrain from criticizing other property managers or their business practices” and “The Property Manager shall not knowingly solicit competitor’s clients.”

I have 29 more leads in my funnel and I don't have to waste my time with this one.A HUGE benefit of this business model is this..My offers are ALWAYS higher than my competitors.. 

Hi Chad,Will the unit and the overall curb appeal draw market rent payers, or is it discounted due to some reason.If you raise and they decline, they will move out, and you will have to pay to "Turn the Unit" and cover the mortgage while it's empty.How long are comparable/competitors units setting unrented for.How much will the turn cost.How much will it cost to make the unit from it's present state to a state that will attract market rent in the time comparables attract it.Will you be the labor 100%, because in some areas people say this type of labor is back scheduled, meaning turn delays.

Are competitors fully leased or are they offering discounts and specials to attract tenants? 

And I am also accredited so there are a lot better options with competitors that have much lower fees, more skin in the game and more sponsor experience.

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