As to gurus, being popular, attractive, witty, friendly, or just lovable doesn't mean they are ethical, lawful, correct or are qualified.Qualified: Now, that is an interest aspect for a teacher or instructor.

Remember, most county assessors either have the info somewhat incorrect or their websites will be nearly impossible to figure out correct sq footage, especially for unfinished areas.

I don't invest right in the city but I do invest south of there so if you end up looking at places there feel free to reach out if I can offer any insight.Jeremy is very correct - zip codes won't give you a good idea of price. 

Here in TN we issue POQ within a couple of days of rent being overdue, usually giving them 14 days to correct before official eviction proceedings start.

Even the best property management companies (PMC) struggle with:- Finding reliable handyman and contractors (ServiceTechs)- Same with affordable ones- Tracking preventive maintenance- Tracking previous work for potential reoccurrence warranty coverage- Understanding tenant reported problems, so the correct ServiceTech can be dispatched- Determining if tenant is at fault for an issue & should be charged - and will proof stand up in court?

Small correction.. by small apartments we would be looking at 20-30 doors.

You're correct, many investors think that using an experienced agent is just an extra expense.   

And the posts are in the correct forum.

Again, this is all with the preface of a C4D done correctly and legally. 

This is a very valuable skillset to have in your arsenal as an investor that can dramatically increase your net worth in a short period of time if the strategy is applied correctly.