We're looking at potential deals and some of the agents often present very rosy scenarios of rents, coc, and minimal expenses. 

I'm not looking to JV, and I know services like Investorlift are great, but that's not in the budget at the moment.

Now, of course, there are no secret IRA agents watching you to see if you go change that light switch or toilet flapper yourself, so take that for what it's worth.

I like the service level of property zar and that may be where I go next.   

I'd personally talk to some contractors, and local real estate agents, and do some more connecting on here to get some more opinions from more seasoned veterans. 

I also did a full cosmetic update of the sunroom and kitchen and am slowly working my way through the house to do the rest of the rooms as well.

With the Raleigh area being such a hot market in recent years, I'm looking to find new or experienced investors or other agents to network with, discuss the latest news about the area, and establish some solid relationships with.

Written by attorney investors, it's full of practical advice about the management of investment property, has sample forms that can be edited, and - most importantly - tells you what your primary state laws are and where you can read them.

Any investor friendly agent in your area should have a few recommendations. 

The best way to find these off-market deals is by connecting with agents and wholesalers who find these deals.. or to start marketing yourself if you have the time and recourses to do so.