Use a property manager for out-of-state properties or if you prefer a hands-off approach.

My preference is to receive the full commission, then pay out the referral fee.

@Andy Ptak when jumping into the industry you have a few choices:1) Start at the bottom2) Leverage your experience to convince someone to give you a chance3) Decide between:--- Big companies who will usually start you at the bottom--- Small companies that will more like to a chance on hiring you for an above entry level position.

No Fix/Flip.4.  2 Bed/2Bath, patio, parking- preferably designated,  Near base, but out of the way, not on congested street frontage.5. 

I'm currently listed for short term rentals and am starting to get a few bookings into April and May...would hate to cancel BUT would take MTR as preference.

I would prefer to start out here in Fayetteville, NC but I'm not opposed to other markets at all.

Saturday is the only day that works(this week or next whatever works for you).Just based on face value, I prefer to invest in locations that borders the county line (21218, 21215, 21213, 21212).

Quote from @Vince Scipione: Yes, they are a popular choice where I live and work, however with the ever fluctuating cost of oil heat, many people have swapped over their boilers/furnaces to what is called a "Propane Gun" essentially it is a device that is affixed to the front of the furnace/boiler that injects the propane and ignites it.

I’ve heard arguments for both, but I’m curious—what’s your preference, and why?

If not, you will want to be sure to define your own deal preferences and risk tolerance.