I noticed rentals was something in your radar of things to accomplish perhaps my systems and strategies might be of some assistance.

Moreover, I can assist you with any of your tedious operational needs that you may not have the time for.

Moreover, I can assist you with any of your tedious operational needs that you may not have the time for.

Let me know if you want additional information regarding how I've approached buying in my name vs. an llc and I'd be happy to assist.

It CAN also be very lucrative.stick with your w-2 work for a bit longer and save as much as you can seek out and find a producing real estate agent who can be your mentor in this process - join a good team to begin with...starting part-time as a RE agent is not easy or often recommended - but it CAN allow for that training and transition period...find a great lender who can actually tell you what various assistance programs are available to you.

Your agent would need to assist with this. 

I've read multiple blogs / websites / youtube videos on how to determine which state is primed for investing and the general consensus is to look for:Population GrowthJob GrowthJob Diversity (More than one major employer)Average Rent PriceAverage Home PriceCrime RateCost of livingMy question is, where do you guys pull these data points from?

I would also like to mention that I offered the previous owners a more than appropriate cash for keys offer.The previous owner who was foreclosed on just so happened to work for a company in Massachusetts called Wayfinder who assists people with foreclosure preventions.

I'm planning on using a property manager company to manage the rental but not sure if the property manager can assist by letting the contractor worker into the duplex and ensuring it is locked up afterward?

Explain that you are buying a home without a realtor or bank and request their assistance on the closing process.