My philosophy - don't report anybody or pick fights up unless absolutely forced too.

I’m reading a book on the Great Depression right now that talks about the importance of staying liquid so you can pick up deals in stocks and real estate.

I've heard the Phoneix market is starting to slow down so you can pick stuff up.

He refused, but I had no time to take him to court and sue him.The other issue I have in you situation is try to be cheap and wind up picking someone based on cost.

Pick a solid B-Class suburban area.

Shirley and Mastic have not been for me, if it is for you, I would wait for the downturn and you can pick those up for $50K each.  

Since then we have picked up another SFR and duplex (Nov ‘16 and May ‘18) all are currently rehabbed and leased.

I recommend to continue getting active on the forums, but also taking the time to listen to some podcast episodes, I am pretty sure they hit on tips for finding your first deal.I am also in the middle of reading Brandon Turner's "The Book on Rental Property Investing" and it has some good stuff in it that I hadn't picked up on over the past few years of self-education.

@Dane Hamilton Pick 2-3 areas you know and start their for your direct mail marketing.

Should I get a separate bank account, is there an application, pick the money up or have them deposit it to an account??