@Joseph Asamoah is very successful with this strategy because he has a product with high demand and low supply (high-end, renovated single family houses in prime neighborhoods with 4-5 bedrooms), has put together a very thorough tenant screening process, and has developed deep relationships with key players at the local housing authority.

Contact a realtor to help we're a key role player in your success and we're free - the seller pays

My understanding (because I haven't done it myself, but I invest with those who do) is that big commercial brokers hardly even call you back if you're not already a player, especially when it's a seller's market. well there are always broker working for the bigger brokers starting out you can share your journey with them.. so In a way I guess I mentored my client from Hawaii.. we closed this 5 mil deal I was happy..

It's vitally important to know who you are working with, and have the history of the players involved.

Real Estate is so widespread that those laws will never be a player in this game (one of the reasons why we all like this game so much!)

@Carly M.U@Carly M.I live in KC and I am a major player in this market.

I have always been a active basketball player and in my college years got to play rec ball with the likes of Gary Payton and AC Green.

if you're just starting out like me, i'm finding value in connecting with the local community to find the key players on my team. with that said, i mine/calculate data to help me make investment decisions in the local market like what @Christi Hawkins said about an hour away and focus on those properties. do market analysis, have you tried the brrr calculator in bp?

In fact, I'm sure the majority of football players who smoke marijuana do so for the medical component without even realizing that's the case because it is without question the best pain management drug in the world.Now I'm not suggesting this person who was arrested for marijuana was using for this reason, but it's actually possible it treated some depression issue, or something else. 

I read 15 books in 2017 and will read 18 books in '18.A few of my favorites from last year:Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook - Gary VThe Ideal Team Player - Pat LencioniLeaders Eat Last - Sinek