We are being told that it is standard practice to sign the following:Understanding Whom Real Estate Agents Represent - BuyingFlagship Communications Consent 1217Exclusive Buyer/Tenant Representation Agreement (MAR)Consent for Dual Agency (MREC)

If employers search online before hiring someone, landlords should absolutely search before renting to someone too. 

Not that location *necessarily* matters, but would it help to take some online real estate inspection courses for Florida (if they exist) to make sure I know what to look for when making purchases down there?

Robert,Not yet, but I'll tell you what I just got off the phone with one of my close buddys that practices real estate in Florida and he is open to doing a joint venture on an apartment building in Ohio.

Going to check out an investor brokerage this Saturday who hosts's ARV practice evals a few times a month.

ok i was just wondering as a first time home buyer would this be a big mistake going online and using websites like Trulia zillow etc to look for my house and just contact that listing agent and set up a meeting to look at the house and if i like just buy it at the listing price? 

Looking around online it seems other condos in the area are renting for $1300-$1400 a month.

There are a lot of PM software systems that allow you to bill and collect rent online.

This, coupled with an online portal and rental capability along with utilizing a call center allows me to manage the properties from home for the most part.

This is a very poor business practice.