I’m on deal #9 and have just started to have a network big enough to start getting information on off market deals.

Start by networking through local meetups, REIA groups, and online communities like BiggerPockets to connect with experienced investors.

Linear cash-flow markets (study Real Wealth Network).

If she lives rent-free, you retain control of the property but lose the ability to claim rental-related deductions.For long-term planning, consult a CPA and attorney to ensure compliance with tax rules and align ownership structure with your goals, including potential conversion to a rental or estate planning considerations.

But what your really paying for, especially in LUX, is for the supreme level of knowledge, experience, skill and network all of which took years upon years of blood, sweat, pain, energy, money and time MOUNTAINS of time to acquire that mastery. 

He's a CPA with a focus on strategic tax planning.

My realtor is really in to the historic homes in San Antonio and he brought it to me through his contractor (network is everything!).

Get ready for a month full of learning, networking, and real estate opportunities.

This for us is preferred over seller financed deals as we can do 65% LTV, 800 credit with someone who has net work 2x+ loan and get double digit rates. 3.

Quote from @Michael Smythe: @Kwanza P.Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.