I'm sure other members can give you more precise info but I know that each state has different variables that you need to understand (tenant vs owner friendly, tax codes etc.) 

You would get better (and cheaper) representation from someone who specializes in the specific area of law--they have the system set up and can focus on the precise areas you need. 

I do not enjoy double broker negotiations because the communication can get a little less precise and lose my ability to have a real problem solving negotiation.

The best thing I would suggest for a newbie is to get to know one market and even more precise would be to get to know a certain part of one market.

This is precisely why there won't be another crash.

You understood my question perfectly and that was the precise reply I was looking for.

The advice that I usually give to people about how to find a good manager is to look for managers who specialize in precisely the type of property that the owner holds.  

Hopefully someone will have some more precise information than I, but I like to toss out ideas; you know, provide some diversity in perspective. 

Yes it is - Redfin pulls listings from MLS and other sources and the filters in redfin are excellent for precise comping (proximity to house, sq footage...etc)

@Stephen Johnson , awesome post Stephen.On the property sold by one of the wholesalers for me, I asked him the same thing: do not mark up the property - precisely for the reason you mentioned.I like your calling the cash buyers in the area approach even though I have not implemented that in my business as much as I should.Lastly, I agree with you: bandit signs work very well.