I used a realtor for the 1st several properties I bought mainly out of inexperience.

@Evan PolaskiAgain due to my inexperience, I thought it wasn't my place to argue what I though the appropriate valuation of the property should be, and I have being holding back on this discussion with my lender. 

They also sign off on contractor draw requests, so if you don't really know what you are doing they can help keep a contractor from taking advantage of your inexperience.

Then there is the experience factor, as in experiences had with PM companies, namely bad PM companies which unfortunately there is a lot of bad PM's out there, a lot.

My biggest concern is that because of my inexperience, I feel like I should get started with something small, like a four-plex. 

Interested in experience of others. 

I am currently favoring staying as local as possible because of my inexperience.

Hi everyone, I am looking into starting up my real estate business with a partner we both are in experience but very passionate and committed in doing this.. what do you think should be our first steps in terms of getting access to funds (hard money lenders and investors) where to find them?..

These are goals that I feel are practical given my current inexperience/commitment. 

Hi Bp'ers-I'm looking for fix and flip professionals in the South King County Area of Washington State.I am coming across wholesale deals that I have to pass on with other investors due to my inexperience with fix & flips.