I'd advise you to either do a few deals in your local market- I don't know where you live, but yes, deals are possible there and people are investing.

After speaking with a local realtor and lender for quite some time to just get some information, they advised me that we are currently in a "buyers market" compared to a "sellers market."

Often times even if its a single family home or a multi with separated utilities there are some utilities provided by local government.

The local paper or county website will have all the info you need for auctions, tax deeds, foreclosures, etc.  

Good group of local folks or are they all coming from Atlanta?

First, establish an online presence and join local groups and orgs to get your name out.

Top local RE broker familiar with STR compliance. 

First, understand the local real estate market, including housing prices, rental yields, property taxes, etc.

I know that not everybody is going to be 100% happy and satisfied with every service... but after reading this post... there are several reflags and it looks like somebody is dropping the ball, if the company has a lot of new clients, they need to hire competent personnel to help.. and so far it looks that they are not doing it.Im going to keep researching different websites and hopefully find a local law firm that does this type of LLC structuring and asset protection.Has anybody worked with Mark J Kohler?

If the tenant disputes the amount and wins, the payment will be reversed from your account.As a landlord, you have a few options based on local laws and regulations:1.