Markets closer to where you live tend to be easier to get started with as you might be able to learn the processes of managing a short term rental.

Eviction rates are less than 1% and process is very quick.

Our screening process tends to keep riff raff out, but like any real estate deal we see the occasional problem child and deal with them swiftly before they upset the order of the home.  

Just spend the next 6 months browsing these forums, listening to the podcasts, reading a few books.Then start connecting with local realtors, general contractors, and developers.Post any specific questions you have about the process here in the forums and you'll get answers within a few hours.

If we follow this process, it would take us 2500 properties to replace our salaries.

Hi, I am in the process of purchasing my first investment property.

Thank you. you can reverse engineering the process , most of these note company are regional or even city wide only, so someone that's offering loan in Alaska would not been able to provide the same in state of Florida for example, so there should be a license that's allowing those company. 

I want to know the process to get started on building 3/2 duplexes.

Hi, I am new to Bigger Pockets and I am also in the process of purchasing my first home.

I would probably help him through the process of analyzing deals, rehabbing, and renting.