I'm pretty annoyed i was lead to this software through bigger pockets. i assumed they vetted the software WELL before partnering and presenting it to their members. 

We bought a 55-unit last year in the same market, a market we've been investing in for seven years.How we found itOur property manager brought us this opportunity (and the three previous as well).

Other areas to check would be local real estate meetups (check BP Events & Meetups, Eventbrite, Meetup.com) and local DC Facebook groups as well.

We want to get a few rentals up and running and then (if all works well) begin bringing other friends/investors in to invest with us.

It’s a great reminder to trust your own due diligence and not let others make critical decisions for you, like hiring a property manager.For future investments, building a trusted team and maintaining direct oversight is key, even with remote deals.

My team offers turn-key properties to investors like yourself and assists with helping get funded on the back end.

Hi @Eric JohnsonAs you bein your real estate investing journey I would suggest that you assemble your team of pros around you (like the avengers) AKA Your Core 41.

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We have a niche market due to the hospital and university which has pros and cons but my properties have continued to perform well for me.  

Typically by the time it reaches the MLS, it is listed at retail value, and you're not going to get a screaming deal, although there are those diamonds in the rough and my team frequently does "fixer" deals off the MLS.