Congratulations to all of our bright bigger pockets participants and my hats off to all of you that are getting it done without the benefit of higher education.

Such a LIVELY discuss what investor can resist tossing his hat in this ring...For many of the reasons already stated I would add that when you survey locally and nationally the REAL real estate investors (people who actually own & invest in it daily versus those who simply talk about or teach it) it is those who have a portfolio of rentals property of some sorts that have withstood the test of time.Obviously all markets aren't suited for the buy and hold strategy but with the ease of investing in other markets and countries now, you can't soundly refute the strategy.

hat said, I would prefer not to have to pay 6 to 10% to somebody else to avoid some hassles.

That makes sense.My question is, let's say I'm talking to a potential seller on the phone and disclose that I am a realtor but am wearing my investor hat for this transaction.

Need to put your sellers hat and list them all out.Good luck !

That's where I'm hoping to "hang my hat" in the near future.

Wearing many hats along the way achieving certifications as a Master Automobile Technician as well as an Advanced Level Specialist. 

Plus I dig the hat you were wearing.

Change your mindset, put on the right hat and you could do very well. :-)Also, do a search on BP and online for "renting out your home".

Hey Shawn.I'd like to throw my hat in the ring.