Yes, it's possible to make some money here but the market is super hot, a lot of investors here have extremely deep pockets and the demand is out stripping supply by a wide margin.

But if you have three amazing candidates and one wiling to pay it, then go for that one.I'm not sure how the supply / demand is within your area at this moments, but this gives you more qualified demand to select a qualified tenant. 

Makes me think it's not a supply or supply-line issue, but I'm certainly not a plumbing expert.Any thoughts?

But, remember, the broker needs to make his/her money somewhere, so if you're not paying commission splits on your transactions, you're probably paying much higher monthly fees.A broker incurs a lot of costs from the agents s/he oversees -- including liability, training overhead, office supplies, paperwork review, continuing education, etc. 

I have attended these on occasion and there is always  ample competition coming from all sides, not just large investors.

I.e. is he going to charge you extra for his repair trips or are those included (at least the labor and basic supplies)?  

They are very informative, and contain ample information on investing in real estate.

Hi @Steven Booty,A lot of people here in Monmouth County complain about the inability to find good priced deals, so I'm glad that you're able to recognize that there is a supply.

They are very informative, and contain ample information on investing in real estate.

Especially as markets continue to be hot and buyers are everywhere they continue to squeeze margins tighter as the supply of properties is low and demand is high.