Another effective approach can be targeting pre-foreclosure properties where you negotiate directly with distressed homeowners before the property goes to auction.

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You would need to be in a location where there are traveling workers.

It quickly reached the point where we sold all but one, which I just wouldn't sell. 

What is more lucrative in a Midwest or southern market, with  prices in the $300k’s for STR’s, college football or vacation spots and where.

Both the liability portion of the renters insurance (which your renter will pay) and the umbrella policy are generally quite reasonable, but I am sure that varies also with where you live and own property.

Realistically, if you have a connection to all the vendors necessary and the property is in an area where the quality of tenants will be good, you do not need a PM.

Happy to connect and help where I can as you start your investing journey!

I've decided to Jump in and try Rently for a month, they don't do contracts (thank God)  I paid $60 flat and with that comes two lockboxes shipped to me free and unlimited scheduling where they reply to all my emails from me and help prescreen tenants.

Are you at the lowest price where you can pay the mtgs off?