But either way, RE isn't really a ping pong game, title and finance it right the first time. :)

I realize there are tons of resources out there- but as a beginner learning the game, its hard to top being able to physically spend time in the area and be able to physically go and see properties before putting offers in.

After that, I know I'm playing a numbers game where the odds are overwhelmingly in my favor.

But if you can get Yardi and all those other property management software vendors who have cloud solutions to give up their records... now you may have something.

I would love to say I've got all home runs, but you can win a game with singles and doubles.The quick stats.Purchased via auction.com for 86,000 with a partner.Renovated, all cosmetic, paint, carpet, tile, some appliances, etc, etc.

I am a software consultant looking to buy some investment property for buy and hold.My goal is buy 2 to 3 properties over the couple of years.

One thing you may want to watch out for....sometimes the investors who have been in the game for a long time and have made a lot of money, especially at this price point, have not kept up with maintenance, or have purposely neglected maintenance because they knew they would be cashing out soon.

The wife and I's game plan is to find a turnkey SFH and that we can do a little rehabbing/upgrading to, adding value over the course of 1-2 years.

I made a little money there.I have helped my x girlfriend now, rent rooms in her home with contracts i got from the software i got from the real estate classes.I also have rented my own home, for about a year.

With a property in that price point, I would probably proceed now with the listing agent rather than backtrack to find your own agent and risk being too late to the game.