If you take a more passive role, you will still amass a great rental portfolio with a little less risk.If you take the active approach then I suggest you have a competent partner or mentor, and assemble the right team in the markets you considered.In the meantime, and as always, continue to educate yourself.

Every time I have a vacancy, I always smile at the fact that 9 times out of ten... shoot, 99 times out of 100, it's the woman who makes the phone calls, asks the most questions at showings, handles the paperwork and money...The guy just kinda stands there.Just an observation...I have a vacancy now and it's always a woman that calls.

I do believe piper suggested the old "subject to my partners approval" con in another thread. 

You can look for investors on sites like craigslist also.You can go to your local REIA meeting and meet investors there, that will probably be the easiest way to find a bunch of investors you know are ready and looking to buy.If you want a list of potential investors, you can do what was already suggested. 

I like that thought, and yes, I stand to loose a profit if I don't do this and yes, the flip should work fine and a plan B is in place as well.

I believe you were there also, standing next to the fireplace.

I can't stand that @Brandon Turner's voice" or something like that, personally, I don't think you're going to do any better elsewhere.  

All suggestions and tips welcome, love this community!

Favorites are:1. subject to my partners approval (your pet rat can be your partner). piper suggest this in another thread. 2. subject to 90 day inspection (just tell them your inspector is world class and in high demand)3. subject to 0% financing for 40 yearsRemember, being an unlicensed broker requires a drivers license, no RE license, no education, trickery, deceit, no money, no high school diploma, and nothing to lose.

Any suggestions/tips/advice?