Apps like DealMachine can help, but a simple spreadsheet works too.Networking – Connect with local investors, wholesalers, and real estate agents.

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

Hi Steven,It sounds like you and your wife, Renee, have a wealth of experience in the real estate and construction fields, which is a great foundation for starting your real estate investing business.Given your background in residential remodeling and home inspections, and Renee's experience as a real estate agent, you're off to a strong start.

Or do I rely on my agent and his PM connections?

I am considering the pros/cons of doing this without a property manager or real estate agent. 

Contact an investor's agent in area you're looking to invest.

Your estate agent and the title company should be having them pay any unpaid water bills upon closing - this should be shown on the settlement statement.

Best advice is to have a lender and an agent working together to help you achieve your goals. 

While I am always looking for off-market, as an agent with access to MLS, that's my primary source of looking for deals right now. 

.- Working a W2 as a firefighter, posting and consuming content- Leaving my W2 to dive deep into real estate investing and working as an agent... and still watching/posting content all while business was ok - Deleting social media apps (one have one on my phone that I use 10 minutes or less a day), diving deep into building my business and skills which have drastically increased due to pure focus and increasing my business significantly- moral of the story... focus on the things you need to do in business (dollar productive activities) and life experiences while reducing consumption will increase your success