Any responses to Chris must be ideas and suggestions for approaches.

Tony: I have purchased four apartments and all were brought to me by commercial brokers as "pocket listings".

I guess I'm asking what approach would be more beneficial to me and still allow me to make the deal and come out on top.

We have about 55 units, and have thought of approaching a few other investors.

If the numbers work, I believe its a great approach to your business.I know many landlords that have rentals in their own neighborhood.

There has to be another approach, other than landlording, that I could possibly capitalize on.I am willing to pay/jv/parnter...whatever I can do to get to an income producing level that will make this transition viable.I just feel like I'm missing something..............

If a local investor approached you, someone that you have never heard of, would you pay thousands for his course or bootcamp or would you tend to go more with someone more nationally recognized?

FYI, I have been though tons of posts on OPM just looking for something a bit more specific.I have been approached by an old friend wanting to invest in a SFR rehab..

We are talking about 4 or 5% of the money brought in as the commission. he would also do all continual client relations.

I brought in new tenants to my townhome in the Chicago burbs three month ago, before moving to Atlanta.