My apologies to the other 5%.The simple fact of the matter is most of these guys are lying about their success in real estate, and to whatever extent they are not, their expert knowledge consists mostly of things you could learn by reading BiggerPockets for a few days. 

Do not believe the lie that you can adequately manage your vacation rental with your iPhone and some far east "customer service agents" to take the occasional phone call.

Even once when my home was broken into while I was lying in a hospital bed, the landlord made his way over.

The same issue lies with Chicago as well.- Then I checked out the Detroit market and realized that the job and population growth has declined in the past few years and landlords are finding it hard to fill the vacancies.- Lastly, I checked out the Colorado market (especially Colorado and Colorado Springs), and the property prices are high there and hence, it won't cash flow there either.Hence, while I want to begin my journey, I am not sure where to start.

The city lies along Tualatin Valley Highway between Forest Grove to the West and Hillsboro to the East.

Going to the courthouse is grueling, I won't lie.

Or offering personalized consulting, deal analysis, or portfolio review for an additional fee (as others are doing today).Your comment makes me wonder if we have a "chicken and egg" problem in the note-investing market.

I don't show the house unless you say funds are ready but if you lied and we need to wait until payday this isn't happening. 

It's either lies, part of partnerships, or just damned lucky. 

This means that doing what's best for their clients should be as important to them as any individual sale.Finally, if you do find that your agent has gotten away with lying to you, you will have more avenues for recourse, such as through your agent's broker, professional association (such as the National Association Of Realtors) or possibly even in court if you can prove that your agent has failed to uphold his fiduciary duties.When a buyer and seller work together directly, they can (and should) seek legal counsel, but because each is expected to act in his or her best interest, there isn't much you can do if you find out later that you've been duped about multiple offers or the home's condition.