Excellent points @Richard F.With out-of-state rentals, I have to rely very heavily on strong property managers -- especially for construction/handymen and that can be tricky and, sometimes, expensive.

It's a biggerpockets video talking about syndication for an apartment deal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?

.- Provide an excellent education for my young daughter.- Establish a mastermind group in Hampton Roads with other beginning investors to share ideas.- Donate 10% of my investment proceeds to educating young people about computers and technology (I really want to get Raspberry Pi computers in local schools).I look forward to hearing from you all!  

My experience and education I have been recieving through various means including here on BP as well as a excellent REIA in Ann Arbor with @Joe Villeneuve have helped me to see that wholesaling can provide the means to help fund your goals of buy and holds.

must watch video for real estate investors.  

They're all pretty spacious and in excellent condition as far as city duplexes go.  

I have a single-family rental house with an excellent tenant who has expressed interest in purchasing the property on a rent-to-own contract.My question is:  1.  

I have a TON of time that I typically just spend reading real estate books and listening to various real estate podcasts and youtube videos. 

That's an excellent idea @Steve RozenbergI've never heard of NARPM before now.  

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