There's no real hard and fast way or only 1 way or doing your first 2 points. your subject line suggests you're not looking to go to a large shop like a JLL or a CBRE which honestly I don't blame you those offices are usually pretty bloated.As far as monthly costs, if you are going to individually get a costar or other such license you are probably looking at $500-$1000 a month pretty easy in overhead once you have office dues, mls dues, marketing, etc. 

This gets people burned too many times by getting comps from a wholesaler, believing the comps, and then trying to sell it at that outprice that the wholesaler/bad agent gave is a huge miscalculation.

If you are out of money on this, it's time for creativity and elbow grease! 

For maintenance we do exchange time for the remainder of the rent that they pay.

I would like to say, he is my first horror story tenant.

Hello everyone in the BP world. I live outside of Charlotte in a small town called Denver (of the East). I am currently self employed as a GC with my own company: Carolina Premier Homes. We have been in Business since...

Consider the time and energy you'll need to contribute, and let those factors guide your decisions.

For more affordable properties—those priced under $400,000—the timeline is even shorter, with many homes receiving offers within two weeks of being listed.This fast-moving market poses a particular challenge for first-time buyers who may not be as familiar with the urgency required in competitive bidding situations.

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $50,000

2 bed
1 bath
825sqft
3,049sqft lot

Quote from @Rose White: When is the best time to ask your new / possible future tenant for a background check?