With that kind of money in hand, there are lots of options.

Like an REO listing agent, why send a good listing to a new investor (new to me) when I know I can pick up the phone, call a handful of proven and trusted veterans and have the deal closed solid in 2 weeks?

Costar hands down is the best resource for office data.

I think any of us that have been in the business of providing turnkey investments for close to 10 years will tell you it is not "completely hands-off", but it is as close to a passive investment you can get while still owning deeded real estate.

Thus, I've came here for a idea better then telling the unwashed masses that I have $8K burning in my pocket.edit: Please believe I will find people on the ground before I hand over any money.

Stay committed to learning about the business and I don't think you can go wrong.I suggest reading through the forums like a mad man, reading all the real estate investing books you can get your hands on, and setting realistic goals you can work towards.

I agree, take the softer hand approach.

I have been using easy rental tools, which I really like, but it does't have this upload capability.I only have a handful of properties, so the more enterprise ones are much more than I need.

As I shared this with an elder coworker today, he said everyone has to find their niche, and this young guy had his hand in many things, seeking to find that.

If you don't know the number, ask your realtor as they are licensed and should have the number on hand.