Reaching out to a qualified broker is your best bet both in terms of providing guidance and shopping your quote for the best rate (which may come from a different provider each year).

Not that they are "scammers", but yes, they probably could inflate numbers a bit to make that sale.You need to research online and network online for now.Then you come home and do more research, shop, and find your first deal that is successful.You don't get all those years back that you're spending overseas.

I made up a bunch of day glow orange stickers that say "I buy houses" and everytime I go to the grocery store, I place on sticker on the handle of my shopping cart. 

Multiunit projects require visibility from main streets, and should be close to amenities like shopping.

For a shopping center how much would you expect to spend psf for asphalt sealing and pavement markings?  

Larger projects such as shopping centers and investing internationally will be in the near future once I have established myself a cash flow.  

Find a local cabinet maker shop to make a unit for you. 

They also limit where you can shop, which is frustrating when you have to drive an extra 20 minutes past the lowes/menards to get to Home Depot instead.Plus, the 5% only happens if the guy checking out asks for it to happen - whereas with a good business credit card you can reliably earn points on every transaction, which ends up being better in the long run than 5% on certain transactions.

Michael - I think in the beginning , it is very important for you to find a broker who provides plenty of TRAINING - this will likely come at the expense of lower payouts to you at first - but with the right training , education, and confidence - you will have the knowledge and experience to shop around for a broker who gives you more free time and higher payouts - but initially, I would say that getting properly trained and educated is of primary concern.

As a first time home buyer, I'm trying to determine the best market to shop for a duplex.