But in terms of time, experts e.g. property managers may underestimate the time it takes the amateur to (re)learn infrequent tasks.

As a new agent, you'll be a complete amateur instead of using a seasoned agent who is an expert in negotiations, understands the market, has experience catching problems with properties, etc.A good real estate agent does a lot more than just find houses.

Almost every problem you can think of happened.....So there I was, a seasoned real estate amateur. 

Attorneys (want your money), YouTube gurus (want your eyes), and amateurs (don't know any better) will all insist you set up an LLC for asset protection.The truth is, you don't need it.

They get peace of mind knowing their client is going to a professional and not an amateur PM.

Most investors lose a TON of money by making amateur mistakes.

My wife and I are amateur property investors, and over the next year, we're aiming to get more serious by purchasing several small multi-family properties.

A bunch of fake looking positive reviews is amateur hour.

People, particularly amateurs just starting out, tend to focus too much on big tools.

So many amateur landlords make big mistakes that cost them far more than a professional PM ever would.3.