There was a completely renovated duplex near there aa couple months back that sat on the market for quite awhile.

While the license itself can only be a couple hundred dollars (I could show you how to get licensed in NY for $190) , the dues for the local REALTOR® board can run from 1K to 2K a year.

I am looking at purchasing my first home and turning it into a rental after a couple of years.  

There are a couple of units where the landlord pays the utilities (aka my parents) but when I walked by the property last week I noticed they have window air conditioning units.

For the most part most of them do not belong to either the national nor their state associations and do not attend major industry events where this kind of information is routinely shared.

On a typical project, here are the contractors I'll probably use:- Demo- Roofer- Painter- Carpenter- Plumber- Electrician- HVAC- Window Company- Tile Guy- Carpet Guy- Hardwood Guy- Cabinets/Countertops Company- Termite Inspection- Landscaping- Garage Door Company- House CleanerIn addition, on many projects I'll also use:- Drywall Guys- Insulation- Surveyor- Structural Engineer- Inspectors- Concrete Company- Driveway/Paving Company- Grading- Tree Trimming- Shower Glass CompanyFor big projects, new construction:- Architect- Civil Engineer- Foundation- Asbestos Removal- Sediment Control- Excavation, Dirt Hauling- Interior Sprinklers- Stone WorkEach of those contractors will typically get between 1-4 draws, depending on the scope of the work they have for the project.Then there are materials and other non-labor costs:- Permits (0-3 transactions per project)- Porta Pottys (0-3 transactions per project)- Home Depot Materials (3-5 transactions per project)- Dumpsters (1-3 transactions per project)- Paint Purchase- Cabinets/Countertops Purchase (2-4 transactions per project)- Flooring Material Purchase (1-2 transactions per project)- Specialty Material Suppliers (0-10 transactions per project)- Utility/Service Installation (0-5 transactions per project)- Private Inspections (0-5 transactions per project)- Insulation/Airtightness Tests- AppliancesOn top of that, I will potentially write several checks to:- Title Company- Property Inspector- Appraiser- General Contractor or Project Manager- Interest Payments- Utility Payments- Tax PaymentsOn top of that, I have my general business expenses:- Accounting- Legal- Interest Payments- Tax Payments- Brokerage Fees- E&O Fees- MLS Fees- Overhead/Office (Supplies, Equipment, Subscriptions, Software, etc)- Telephone/Fax/Internet- Income from Property SalesAll of these easily add up to a couple hundred transactions on a large project or new build, meaning many dozen per month. 

Had to post an eviction notice on Aug 10 because tenants had failed to pay $1700 that was due on Aug 1, couple is going through a divorce now, and I got them to sign a form saying they would move out by Aug 31.

Worked for a digital marketing startup for a year and a half before deciding to move into real estate.Goals:Build a professional network that allows me to help my buyers while also grow my own real estate portfolio.My sister owns a couple rentals in St.

I've secured financing, decided that pursuing a BRRRR deal sits well with our risk tolerance and financial situation, and now we have to find it.While "driving for dollars", Zillow, and networking have landed me a couple leads, I feel as though working with wholesalers will be a huge asset. 

He otherwise would be a perfect tenant planning to stay in town for a couple of yes.