Find out what buyers are purchasing on the MLS and then try to land those listings. ( Example: Research tells you after looking on MLS that 4 bed,2 bath brick house sitting on 1 acre with a 2 car garage and a basement for 250,000 make up 75% of all sales in the area.

There are guidelines and guardrails, but a challenging deal can have positives and a golden deal can have issues below the surface.

As someone who’s both a real estate investor and a property manager in RI, I know how important it is to stay ahead of the curve.

@Brittney Yang To structure a short-term partnership for your duplex investment, establish a joint venture or LLC with clear roles, responsibilities, and a timeline for dissolution.

if they think every property on Zillow is a 'deal' then something is wrong.you got great advice and a ton of time invested in responses from @Bill B.as he pointed out - there's basically no cash flow in long term rentals now. anywhere. not even in those supposed ATM mid-west markets. 

With patience and a solid plan, you’ll be on your way to building a successful portfolio.Good luck!

You could build a crazy amount of wealth and a great career doing that.

Did you end up using them - talking to them right now - and a little nervous to pay the engagement fee.

I've seen some as low as 6k and as much as 14k annually.

I also practice as a Realtor because I enjoy it and it is extra income.So as an investor, your options are to get your RE license and have access to a lot of tools and do the research yourself (therefore you're paying with time, energy and a little money) or you work with a great realtor/investor in the specific market you're looking into.