I ended up working with him and a group of people who were flipping in Western Washington. 

All of Western PA but Pittsburgh in particular is sadly full of small grifter contractors who barely know what they're doing but really, really think the way to wealth and a positive self-image is ripping off any retiree or younger person with an office job that they possibly can -- it's a structural problem helped along by how home improvement contractors are registered, not licensed, in most of this state.In addition to learning rehab, you should use this duplex to first learn how to landlord, then worry about learning how to manage property managers.

Might not be realistic in older cities, but I know those trends work well for cities in the western US. 

I plan to keep doing it for myself and my buyers.Good luck,RollyRolly, I am in Western NY myself, Rochester actually, and have been looking for a good property manager.

things are looking up for us in Western NC. 

In the Western parts, Asheville is blowing up and is a rental hotspot.

I am looking to network with fellow investors in Western Washington (Seattle/Tacoma/Olympia) and also in the Portland-Metro area.

The local community activists might even support the idea.What I'm offering is a creative solution to a real estate problem.

Hello everyone. My name is Dave Sharp from Noblesville, IN. My wife and I are taking the leap into real estate investing and it's about time! I have been involved with the commercial and residential floor covering bus...

New Western Acquisitions is sponsoring the event so I'll be set up there with my table.