I imagine many will disagree with my statement, but you will never realize your returns as an investor if you use property management.

Joining this community will help you realize even more success.

I believe my main error was I was hung up on this great rate of 2.99% and you guys made me realize that giving that up and going to 4.99% isn't the end of the world because I'm going to take that equity and make much much more than 4.99%. 

With that said, I hopefully people realize that this might be an isolated event. 

I'm a poker player myself and love the game.It sounds like you've come to the same realization that many other investors, particularly in California, have come too.  

After a two-three month rehab (which should have been done in one month) we realized we had a terrible GC. 

Didn't realize this was posting when I first entered the information but since it's on here now and can't be deleted I might as well introduce myself! 

u realize that this thread is 8 months Old,right? 

I didn't realize anyone invested out of my area I'll be sure to look him up thanks!

If you have an agent who doesn't want to help you grow your business than I have one word for you....NEXT.Agents are a dime a dozen (trust me I am one) and you can easily find someone who cares about you and realizes that a good investor is like having 5 clients/year if not more.Make sure your agent is proactive and will help you find off market stuff as well as MLS.