Those are the property owners who over time have historically succeeded.

@Haemi Jung A 1031 exchange is not a bad option if you have a gain on the property.

I am open to any place on the northern side of California/Oregon or Washington, However, I am also open to any other states if I could manage the property remotely.

I do not have property management experience but am looking into courses.

I was helping some investors acquire properties and figured I could do better with a license.

In time, people started coming to us, trusting that we were the ones who would handle their property with care, respect, and expertise.The result?

Regarding security with buying the property, I can't say I'm too worried about that.

Research the County Clerk / PVA office for LLC, and individual names that have a bunch of properties listed under their names good way to identify landlords w/ multiple properties.Just a couple of ways to find package deals. #2 is also a good way to find off market deals which is where you can save the most even if it's just buying a house direct from the owner w/o an agent.  

I have formed 2 LLCs, each to hold the individual properties.

Purchase price: $485,000 Cash invested: $125,000 This property was zoned residential and commercial.