Depending on your state, it could take several weeks to months to get them out and if you are not proficient with the process it can take longer and be more costly.

Like @Paul De Luca said, a good agent will be well versed in terminology, understand the due diligence process, proficient in underwriting, be knowledgeable about local laws/ordinances that affect real estate investments, have transaction experience and must NOT reek of "commission breath," meaning...don't be focused on your commission. 

If you are proficient with Subject To deals, would you be willing to lend your insight?

If they plan to manage themselves they will never become proficient at it.

The main point I was making, and suggesting, is all REI need to be highly proficient in math as well as in Excel. 

It should be up for another 12h or so under my handle HomestarKevin.Disclaimer: I'm not real proficient at Periscoping yet so I may try again sometime and condense the information a bit.

I am licensed general contractor and am proficient in all aspects of construction.

That STARTS with becoming proficient in real estate law, title, documentation, valuation, financing, etc. 

I suggest my clients own 3 to 5 properties per market, then buy more in the next solid market.3) Your investment capital goes further allowing you to control more properties with higher total returns.4) Unless you're highly proficient doing all the functions of a professional property manager, you should never manage your own properties.

I'm new to all this so truly understanding my city is something I'm less than proficient at.