When selling, most homes list for 1.5 percent, and when buying, the average buyer gets a $2,000 refund back on the agent fees.Best for Commercial Real Estate: LoopNet Speaking of real estate investing, the best app for real estate investors may be LoopNet.

I hand wrote 100 letters and spoke to a few sellers, and didn't really get anything but a little action speaking to people and actually making moves, it was very exciting.I would really love to build a relationship with someone who does Real Estate local.

Ask to speak with some of their current owners and current/former tenants.

People speak bad of the area but its quick access to the outdoors and a beautiful countryside.

Generally speaking, I would avoid anything with additions, properties that have been converted (like SF to MF, or duplex to triplex), or anything weird. 

While I was living on 2nd St I had a representative from the city commisioner asking to speak to the owner of the property b/c they were doing a poll of owners on their opinions if they wanted it a 2 way street or not in that Midtown/Uptown area. 

check your local ordinance as here it is 1.5 parking spaces per unit, also check the lease agreement if it does not clearly state 2 spot allowance then they arent entitled to it , so youll just want to negotiate that, but try and have the current owner do that as they already have a preexisting relationship and if you are moving in, the last thing you want is angry tenants next to you

@Tom KellerI can speak to what I know which is Multifamily.The beauty of Multifamily syndication, which is a turnkey model for the Equity partner/s, is the team aspect of it.A syndication team allows you (Active or Passive) to work in your field and continue to make $ while the team of operators run the asset/business.  

I'm in an area where FHA and Freddie/Fannie limits are identical, so I can't speak to that from experience. 

i can't speak to Reno, but in general 2 BRs should be much easier to rent.