Hey all,I have been listening to Bigger Pockets content for maybe 4 years and finally have removed myself from some side hustles, have the capital, and grew the...brains to start real estate investing.QUICK BIO:I am based in New Jersey, I work as a marketing/efficiency consultant, and have 2 avenues of real estate investing:Short-Term Rentals: I have 3 short-term rentals using my parents apts in NJ ( 1 of them just launched in Nov) for the past 2yrs near NYC (1 of them just launched in mid-Nov).

I’ve been researching local professionals and would welcome any advice on how to vet and connect with reliable team members, particularly in a high-cost area like the Bay Area.As for hard money, I haven’t explored it in depth yet, but I’m open to the idea for the right deal.

Here’s a comparison:Income reliability and net cash flow: In Las Vegas, a fourplex in reasonable condition costs about the same as two single-family homes, but they attract very different tenants.

I'd research Lease-Option and Seller Financing to get a better understanding.I may also consult a different realtor that's local to your market to see how to get this home off your books

I really want to find a reliable and reputable PM to work with during this process. 

Sounds like you have a plan to consult with some brokers and expose it to the open market. 

Factor 8%-10% for a reliable property manager (use AllPropertyManagement.com).After that, you're golden.

We can also walk and lose EM (and the money we've put into inspections and PE consultation.)

Finding handymen is NEVER easy:( Often, you have to use trial & error method and weed through several before finding one that is acceptably (never pefect) reliable, quality, will fix warranty issues and has decent prices.Try visiting a Home Depot 6-8am on a Saturday.

Hi all! Can someone please tell me, what are the best ways to source and bid on Foreclosures? There are so many websites and of course, most cost money to join. Thanks in advance!