They have access to CoStar and can provide you more in-depth knowledge of the comps and property of interest.I'm following here to learn about other markets :)

I see it more a knowledge and exposure thing, reality vs perception.

Even if I use an attorney, I should still be armed with as much knowledge as possible.

Knowledge is power:Thorough Inspections: Minimize surprises with detailed inspections and due diligence.Strong Screening: Careful tenant selection reduces vacancy and headaches.Diversification: Spread your investments across different locations and property types to mitigate risk.Financial Planning: Maintain a buffer and choose financing options that fit your long-term goals.

Overall kinda ok area, but either you have to be pretty good at landlording or have a very knowledgeable in THIS particular area.

When I maintained my position that I wouldn't be paying 10K up front, Dmitri then insulted my section 8 investing knowledge and suggested that if I wasn't ready to move forward, then it was because I didn't understand enough about section 8 to begin with.

I’m local to the Amarillo area and would be glad to provide local market knowledge if that would be helpful.  

Let me explain....Once I learned what others in the group were being fairly compensated (also from Hunter), I quickly realized that I had left 7 figures on the table last year due to my lack of knowledge in this area.

@Jay Hinrichs you live in Oregon, what's your knowledge in this area?

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