You want a job market that is growing and not dependent on industries like manufacturing.

Just my thoughts on it - I have been in the mortgage industry for almost 20 years.  

In this industry, while you don't have all you need, you gotta work with what you have.

Do not be misguiding by other investors that say "why pay a commission"Your paying for an expert no matter how much you think you know we're apart of a regulated industry and a lot of information is available to us not you.

I think there is more of a process for this in places with a mature vacation rental industry (Yosemite, Tahoe, etc.)  

Over the years, I have been working part time managing a small volume of single family properties and decided to focus on this business full time.Since I really can't afford to go an extended period of time without income as I ramp up my business, I am considering investing in a franchise where I can utilize proven methods that can support a business that can scale up in volume.I would love to build some relationships in the industry and network locally in Atlanta as well.I welcome any feedback on my plan mentioned above, the value you place on outsourcing this service, guidance on growing the business and anything else relevant to property management.Wow. 

Hello Everyone,My name is Teddy and I am really new to the real estate industry.

I will be graduating from college this coming December and will most likely begin work in the Houston construction industry while growing capital and knowledge for my first deal.

After all these are all just people in the industry with their personal experience's and opinions  ... there is usually way more information or knowledge one needs to pull these deals off than can be transmitted in a 60 minute interview..

This industry, even when it runs slow, still rocks as much as you want it to!