The fact that he’s walking away from this thinking it’s a dead end is more irresponsible and reckless than anything anyone else has said. 

Hindsight Critique•Continue to build relationships to increase deal flow•Property manager (Mercer Hughes) is critical to completing renovations and quick tenant placement•Continue to build relationships with private lenders and personal investors•Have cash available to make quick competitive offersDid you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I think it will be a blend.

and i know that that there’s risk involved, so ill always be prepared for things not going according to plan. and i think starting small and gaining knowledge and experience over time is key.

@Malcolm Brown it is great that you are thinking of the money to fund the deals you are going to get started with but understanding what a deal is, I think, should be the starting point. 

I think you should change PMs because you have multiple complaints.  

You might be surprised, but your rental properties have more in common with dividend-paying stocks than you think!

Most people think real estate investing requires huge capital, perfect credit, or bank loans—but that’s not always true.

More difficult question that was not asked is do you get rid of these tenants property and I think that is as easy a question.  

I also think, the flat rate ppl are playing to a race to the bottom.