Giving a small token of appreciation can start the relationship off well, show you care about the property, show you care about the tenant, and just be a great way to introduce yourself.

This is where you should start as a real estate investor.

So my cautionary tale is when buying seller financed paper, make sure you are very in tune to the value of the property.PS: Even if this started out as performing, same concept applies - make sure you know the numbers/values of the property.

Orlando is a killer market for sure but starting to show signs of saturation..

Going chintzy on everything while self-managing might save you a management fee, but you'll give every bit of that back and more by hassling with unhappy guests over refunds, etc.Proactivity includes preventative maintenance.

My house is paid off but I’m at a dead end job and would really like to start building more wealth. 

Start networking with other real estate investors who do STR or LTR.

Bipin provided his log showing that the person signing started to sign my name, then crossed it out and signed as Garrett Neal.

I'm an investor here myself and moved from Portland OR to Columbus OH to start real estate investing here.

Not to be rude, but it's my experience, that if people dont absolutely love building they won't be good tradesmen.If its learning flipping as a whole, I'd start with J.