Two things to help you find more people:1) Use the search function on BP and read through old threads.

Searching for answers - we make a good living but the 30 yr fixed rate with only 12 years has left us with no savings except the gain on the house if we sell.

This is a great youtube video on the subject:  in YouTube search type "Quit Your Job For Real Estate?"

Turnovers are costly.It's important with tenant selection to establish clear rental criteria from the beginning that complies with all applicable laws for the jurisdiction of the rental location.

Curb appeal is great but amenities/options are nice as well - especially when they can be done free/cheap (search Craig's List for free/cheap picnic tables). 

I would recommend doing a search and reading through the available resources.

You can start by going to www.narpm.org and search their directory of managers.

You can search for the maps and check each property individually.

Have you done a member search on this site for investors in Buffalo @Steve Aubuchon?

My husband and I are just getting started in the REI business. We are looking for our first flip but before we find our flip we wanted to build our team first. We are in the Philadelphia area and we are trying to find...