As a landlord, I verified the work needed by pictures being sent, and arranged for a contractor to go in person who is licensed and insured to give an estimate for the work stating to management company this would likely have to come out of a security deposit.The management company was initially asked prior to me arranging this appointment with contractor, to have someone professional quote the damage, and they disregarded my wishes and without my knowledge, or notifying me, granted consent to the tenant to fix the door " in any way they see fit, and to attempt to fix it themselves to the degree of their liking." 

I have a degree in Project Management and could potentially find a job in another market if it would better support my real estate investing goals.Here are the questions on my mind- Should I keep saving and wait to buy something locally in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, or Connecticut, where I could manage the property more easily?

I just graduated college this last year and I have a drive to learn, grow, and make things happen.

I have a Masters degree in accounting and 15 years in industry and I think I’ve learned more in a couple months with Pace.

After graduating college with a degree in both marketing and finance I transitioned to the lending side of the real estate industry.

My best friend from growing up and I are back home (Boston area) from college and want to save up to buy a duplex together and rent out the other side.

I'd love to make as many connections as I can, so I can hit the ground running when I get out of college.

Purchase price: $214,000 Cash invested: $21,400 I purchased this property for my son to live in while he is in college.

Lately I've been tempted to flip but I keep reminding myself that steady cashflow in a strong market will ensure a comfortable retirement and will help put the kids through college" haha

I have a Associate Degree in a completely unrelated field.Seeing as how we are planning to make real estate the foundation of our day-to-day income stream and long-term "retirement" strategy, it feels as if making another change of profession is in the cards.