Additionally, develop some real estate metrics so that you may measure markets evenly and objectively. 

Having worked with 1,000's of investors to Broker the properties I sell in my local market, and having worked with dozens of Property Managers, Turnkey Providers, Agents, Property Management Software Companies, Lenders, Inspectors and various other investment real estate vendors to market their products and services on my show, the one thing that stood out to be was the CEO Zach's obsession with the biz.In real estate we've get a lot turnover, a lot of flameout.

@Stephen MageeRecommend 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.

I wouldn't consider buying real estate if I didn't have $160K cash in hand.

Opportunity to build a quality portfolio exists at any time and in all kinds of markets. 

The time to close might be harder I would look at heloc.

I’ve been so focused on real estate investing that I sometimes forget to consider the bigger picture.

I've been flipping for a long time, so I watch the cycles. 

My name is Jenna, and I’m a new real estate investor based in Atlanta.

I think RI will continue to appreciate and over time as you(tenants) pay down the mortgage creating more equity.