The tooling and know-how is not cheap, which is why we don't touch drywall unless it's an extremely small patch... and even then, I'd rather have my painter do it.

What I really want to know is how in MLS to search for absentee owners.... and any other useful tools and tricks you guys have figured out.http://www.prospector.metrolist.net/ is the portal I have been getting on...I would love to hear your insight! 

I have a full time career operating a small business but I decided to get my license to learn more about real estate and to use as a tool to help me with my investments.

You can spends DAYS doing what would otherwise take a pro with the right tools just a few short hours.

I agree with @James Masotti in that use the tools you have available here on Bigger Pockets.

That is where you might have personal liability.So, an LLC is just another tool.

It's a great tool. 

If they wanted to help people they would have gone into social work, not real estate.It's a terrific marketing tool for them.

Search through tools at the top and you can get there.https://www.biggerpockets.com/files/user/logdog/file/fha-self-sufficiency-rule-for-3--and-4-unit-properties

Whether you pay off debts, consolidate, etc. your monthly income is one of the most powerful tools for becoming financially independent.