Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

The final straw was just last week when tenant randomly attacked my competency in my professional career.

This could give you more insight into their professionalism and reliability.Would you like help with crafting your questions for them or diving deeper into any of these points?

Raising money is all about marketing and sales (not real estate specific) so either hire marketing agency and read sales books, or hop on some LinkedIn courses on marketing and sales.Not sure the legal structure to use: talk to accountants and attorneys.Need deal flow: talk to brokers and go to a lot of networking events.Lending terms: start calling banks and loan brokers.From there, it is all risk mitigation. 

(You're hiring the agent; why are they sharing stats that aren't theirs?)

South End is great for appreciation-driven investors who want to be close to the action.NoDa (North Davidson): The artsy vibe and walkability have made NoDa a magnet for young professionals, driving appreciation in this district.Kannapolis: Known for ongoing revitalization projects, Kannapolis is positioned for appreciation.

You can also hire a VA to do this for you. 

@Ricky Smith if you continue to expand, how will you hire help w/o a PMC set up?

Just got off the phone with another DIY landlord looking to hire a PMC.They really didn't like our response to their question, "How long does it take you to find a tenant?"

It’s a great reminder to trust your own due diligence and not let others make critical decisions for you, like hiring a property manager.For future investments, building a trusted team and maintaining direct oversight is key, even with remote deals.