You're in the Republic of Texas too, you still have the same issues.Once hit by reality thinking may change.I'm not trying to strike fear in the hearts of investors, as much as pointing out when you dance with the ugliest girl at the prom you want the lights turned down.I said it wasn't illegal.....but that may go to a point.A real good option is just to get a license!

My little girl is about to hit to 2-month old mark, and I'm actually being allowed out of the home sometimes for more than just work.

So now you have to compete with hose for rentals...Again i think you find one that at least has recent up dates to some of the big stuff like roof furnace etc... you go in and clean it up new pain some updated fixtures etc... and be picky with who you rent to... many times the girls are better but in reality not always... plenty of party girls who like to keep a messy filthy house.

You need to see how you communicate, things in common, are they honest, judge integrity, you may not need the most successful you may want more knowledge and experience with an agent that doesn't have to beat their head in to stay afloat, they may have retired from another profession so they may have time to take more interest in you.You're looking for a personal business relationship, not a girl friend or drinking buddy, but someone who has ethical standards, knows the business is current understands investing aspects and that has time to devote attention to you.

Immediately I'm like what is this girl on that's insane and unsafe for everyone.

I actually have a close friend (who's still in college) who owns two rental properties and manages them alongside his longtime girl friend who just happened to graduate from Marquette University with a Bachelors in Business and a whole bunch of other degrees, and they pitched an idea to me to start some sort of real estate business.

I work with a girl whose father flips houses for a living, and I think I may offer a helping hand just to see how it's done.

You go girl!

@Brian Adams  1st and foremost..... the girls of the battlefield.... haha sorry i just can't bring myself to call DAGB's kings of any kind.... ( sry i was attached to 1-82f/a my whole time at hood. ) back on topic though, @Filip Vaco  i would link up with @Brian Adams  he can show you where the VA repos are ( I'm assuming your MLS looks just like mine  and you can edit search to just VA properties. ) 

I was embarrassed at my naive expectations, but now realize I have to put on my big girl panties and DO something.I made several inquiries to mgt firms and am compiling proposals on behalf of our board.None of us have any experience, but are trying to learn and make the best choice.