The biggest mistake I see out of state investors make is relying on others too much for direction and guidance instead of doing their own due diligence and building their own team that they actually meet and interviewRelying on one person who alleges that they have a 'team' built already that you can use as well can be a costly mistake.

If you are looking to list the portfolio, the agent could do Loopnet and the MLS.If you are looking for a private sale I have a few investors that I could shop it to, as well some private groups that I am a member of.

@Cole Bossert I think @Sarah Kensinger and others have touched on the biggest qualities, especially communication.

We keep making those lists for the biggest rent decreases, highest vacancy, etc.

I took a small private loan and bought my first home.

Purchase price: $545,000 Cash invested: $545,000 New Construction Duplex - Beautiful Design and very nice curb appeal. 3 bedrooms 4 bathroom - All bedrooms have private bathrooms.

I heard Brandon talking about how he uses private money, rehabs, refinances, and then transfers the title to his LLC.

Some private lenders will step in and fund.

Yup and its a joke when you have these proclamations from those running for pres that they are going to magically accelerate construction.. they can do it if they want to pay 100% of it.. but if they expect the private sector that has to work through local zoning etc.. that aint happening and you cant force people to sell the land cheaper than they think its worth or can get on the open market just because we need starter housing.

It is important to remember that a solid agent is not just opening doors for you, their biggest value would be in the negotiations and right now, buyers have a real advantage if one knows how to go about it.