I want to continue to purchase more properties but the local market is too high right now.

Or, hang on to it and just know that you may end up having to feed it for awhile while it continues to build for you. 

I plan on heavily relying on this community, but I feel that it would be good to have a go to person as well.Although I am some time out on my first purchase I want to continue to learn as much as possible and network.

After the first freebie, they asked for $5K for a two-day-class, where they will walk us through their RE process/technique of finding deals, finding lenders, etc.After the two-day class, they asked for $20K if you want continue work with them directly to find, analyze and purchase deals.

Account Closed said, you keep track of that travel and those expenses could be added to the basis of the property if you have identified the property before making the trip (Just the market investigation trip is not added to basis) Flipping and development: You could possibly deduct the travel to another state if you have a flipping business: 1) Flipping business is reported in the Schedule C or as an ordinary business activity if you have an entity, and travel cost to acquire the other properties can be deducted if planned property. 

Young entrepreneurs and business owners are wanting to take advantage of the tax breaks....and many of these groups have an interest in RE investing.There are a number of opportunities here and I expect the trend to continue. 

I would continue to shop around, but that looks like pretty good terms.

They gave you notice by telling you they didn't want to renew so I would think you are under no obligation to continue leasing to them and under no obligation to pay the relocation fee.

Will continue to use my guys or sub out help until we get a to 20-25 units occupied. 

Biggest focus should be on a company who isnt going to rob you blind with repairs or is more interested in getting their placement fees every few months for the bad tenants they continually place.