This BP blog post should help: 5 marketing Tasks To Outsource to VAs

Over the years, I have been working part time managing a small volume of single family properties and decided to focus on this business full time.Since I really can't afford to go an extended period of time without income as I ramp up my business, I am considering investing in a franchise where I can utilize proven methods that can support a business that can scale up in volume.I would love to build some relationships in the industry and network locally in Atlanta as well.I welcome any feedback on my plan mentioned above, the value you place on outsourcing this service, guidance on growing the business and anything else relevant to property management.Wow. 

Purchase Price:  345,000              (342,500 +2500 repairs)Downpayment:   20%Rent: 2300 monthly                       (Conservative Market w/o utils)Financing: 30yr @ approx 3%Property Tax: 2280Insurance: 1010Yearly Maintentance: 1000Closing Costs: 3300Mortgage Payment: 1146Return w/ outsourced PM and 7% vacancy:Cash ROI: ~8% annuallyMortgage paydown+ cash ROI:  ~15.8%House is in good shape, in mature neighbourhood, house build in the 50's.Thoughts??

Talking to sellers is all this business is about.Rather than outsource it, I'd do whatever it takes to master selling & negotiation skills yourself.

We have our first investment property under contract. Its a 5 unit multifamily property in PG County, Maryland. We are financing 75% through a local bank.

Currently there is one washer and one dryer ...

@Matthew Paul - I love outsourcing the problem and letting someone else handle it!

Citi might have an in house Reo department still, but most of their properties are sold using outsources.

You, your partner, an employee, outsourced?

Know how to do all types of investing, such as wholesaling, creative financing, rehabbing, and options.2) choose one particular niche strategy that is easily scaleable, simplify it, create systems, automate it, and outsource it.

If you outsource the work, then you don't earn it.