I honestly think Lawrence could be the true up and comer if they could ever get a handle on their unpredictable politics/ dysfunctional local government.

Any other information that you might think a new comer might find helpful!

@Mike Bassett Welcome to one of the best resources out there for new comers and experienced Real Estate investors alike.

Hello BiggerPockets Friends,I am sitting at my computer bored and figured I would start this thread to see what other people's experiences have been with section 8, mainly because I see alot of people on here give new comers, horror stories, where as I believe its the best way to rent!

I may get a home warranty to deal with a lot of that stuff, and I will likely be the Prop Mgr for a while until rents creep up enough to afford one, but if I can cover my costs (or come real close) the first few years then I expect rents to rise along with my equity and it will become a more solid investment.In the spirit of full disclosure, I don't want you to think that you can pick up a bunch of deals that cash flow like this and sit pretty as a landlord; maybe 1 or 2 at most until the rents edge up, and even then only if rents increase faster than other costs.

I have come really close to closing on a couple of deals, just to have them fall apart last minute.My question for you all is, should I continue on the wholesaling path or just get my realtor license and sell houses & create connections that way?

.- Scott Comer & Mark Mayer at RMG (Residential Managment Group) knocked out the renovations in record time.

If you're available, you should come to the REIN meet up on Monday evening for new comers.

Hi Mike,I'm also a fellow new-comer, but I am actually moving to LA soon.

or, is maybe being young with such a passion to learn more and a drive to succeed, what these people look for in a new up and comer?