Their referral is only worth what they are worth.Check out NARPM.com for serious property managers.

Also, I see that you're in Columbia, but if you feel like making the ride down to Charleston, REI Central is tomorrow night and would be well worth your time.

For as long as I can remember real estate has been my passion...

Remember though, what works for others may not work for you, but maybe it can help to figure out another way to move past that wall.I have not yet even started my first deal, but I am more than happy to talk and get to know many of you.

However, whether it's worth structuring your ownership via an LP for this purpose is highly debatable and is case-by-case.

Is it worth waiting until we have more cash and purchase closer to Boston or do we move our endeavors north to get into real estate and scale up from there?

Julien - Any idea how much your property is now worth?

You’re gonna pay taxes and then a ten percent penalty, not worth it.

There is no way that he or anybody will give you $18,000 worth of value."  

Remember that everyone's journey is unique, and there's no one-size-fits-all answer.