Had I an interest in all of the other fancy stuff like lease-options and short sales, I would have had a lot more leads.

@Pat McGrathHi Pat, Here's my experience w/ turnkey properties.http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/223/topics/177843-am-i-successful-or-am-i-an-example-of-what-not-to-do

@Ian Hoover thanks for responding.

Hey Crystal,I have 3 properties in the Peoria area, so by no means am I an expert, but I'll throw out some of my comments and experiences:- Watch out for property taxes.  

@Ian Martin@Gina McKeeAccount ClosedJust a quick reminder that the meetup is today at the Irish Hound at 6:00 PM:575 St Paul Street Denver CO 80206Hope to see you all there!

@Ian Tudor1 - I assume when you say "Operators" you are saying Investors? 

MD is a tenant friendly state so it could’ve taken Ian 5-6 months to get her out for non-payment. 

Hit the streets and meet some boomer on up business owners in your town, Ian. 

@Ian Kurela - it is a little bit of an older post but, I recommend checking out THIS POST by @ryan battista. 

Exempt persons and transactions. (1) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (1)(b), a license under this chapter is not required for: (i) an individual who as owner or lessor performs an act described in Subsection 61-2f-102(18) with reference to real estate owned or leased by that individual;_____AND_____61-2f-102.