As someone who's never invested in real estate before Puerto Rico is a very difficult place to start, since of how minimal public data is. 

More than half of banana imports, America’s most popular fruit by volume, comes in through the ports being struck as of Tuesday morning, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.Other items I have read that are at risk are: cherries, cocoa, sugar, imported wine, beer and hard liquor.In the spirit of the strike impacting more than just materials and labor directly correlated to real estate, I intentionally posted this in "Off Topic" as I want to get a better understanding of what your concerns are with an ongoing strike.

It sounds like you’re at an exciting juncture in your real estate investing journey.

Hey, is anyone here attending the VIRE in Dallas on Saturday, Oct. 5? I'm honored to be one of the speakers. 🙂 If you guys are attending, let's connect! I'd love to shake hands and meet you in person! 

Each was paying me more than $18K for their stay so it sounds reasonable that they would want to confirm it is real and I didn't mind.  

Good Evening Everyone,I have one quick question to ask. Does anyone know what state in the U.S offers reciprocity agreements to multiple states? I'm currently on the hunt to find what STATE in the U.S that has the fas...

You haven't shared anough about the applicant's employment history to make a real solid underwriting recommendation. - How many hours will they be working at each job? 

@Michael PetersRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Keep in mind that passive losses from rental properties can only offset passive income unless you qualify as a real estate professional.

Hi Prasit,To transition from agent to acquisition manager, here’s the quick path:Leverage Your Agent Skills: Use your market knowledge, negotiation experience, and connections to find and analyze deals—key acquisition manager skills.Wholesaling Experience (Optional): Wholesaling can help build your deal-finding and analysis skills, but it’s not necessary if you can transition directly using your agent background.Training: Consider certifications like CCIM for commercial real estate or courses on platforms like BiggerPockets to sharpen your acquisition expertise.Network: Connect with investors or real estate firms to gain insights and potential job opportunities in acquisitions.Let me know if you need help with financing as you move forward!