It is a good thought process to undergo early--about deciding on your key strategy (to buy hold versus flip)..... and the flip versus buy and hold does tend to entail different goals and philosophies and even skill sets. 

You'd start off getting your salesperson license (i.e. agent), which entails 60 hours of course work called "Principles and Practices."

Though I did plan on managing myself for a little while just to get a feel for what all it entailed as I knew I would appreciate PM once I had experienced it myself.I love the idea of the 2-4 unit and living in one as that was actually the plan here in Youngstown for one of my units, though it didn't actually happen.

I screen better, I care for the maintenance better and deal with people better too.True, I only have the one 6-plex, but it's 120 miles and 2hrs one way to get there and I STILL assert, I'm a better manager than any PM every day to doom's day.Must be true, as past tenants are still referring prospects to me.IMO, the idea that any tenant will suffice in filling a vacancy is doing harm to all parties. 

I have bought the majority of my houses and small multis, as well as my larger multis with commercial loans.I completely disagree with the assertion that commercial loans are more difficult or time consuming.

You have already asserted that it's true and accurate!

Nancy's assertion that Mayor Duggan, and the that Chief Craig somehow have [allowed] people to carry firearms shows her complete misunderstanding of the issue.

You are also wrong that rehabs in LA doesn't entail an addition, I see a lot of 900 sf being added at 500sf is a norm.

If, for some reason, you need to purchase an investment property quickly and are not able to slow down to do this research, make sure you are prepared for the entailed risk.Beyond just reviewing the documentation yourself, it is also essential that you look into getting an estoppel agreement to ensure things are as the seller presents them.Step 2: Get An Estoppel AgreementGathering Info On Inherited TenantsThough most people want to assume the best in others, it is possible that the seller and current landlord of an occupied property could lie about what is in the lease.

Not that you can't make a go of it (and make a very nice profit while doing it), but you have to be ready for the crazy time commitments and stress that running a service business entails.