I'm an investor and an agent in this area and if you ever want to chat about the market or investing, I'm happy to do so.

Far more than most real estate acitivies and much quicker think about it.. you sell the same info over and over and get paid instantly you have no roofs to fix no tenants to manage etc etc.. you do have reputation management of course.

Quote from @Rory Darcy: Hi guys my name is rory, pretty new to this im an out of state investor residing in new york, looking to invest in wisconsin and illinois, currently looking to build my portfolio around multi family duplexes or single family residencies, would be great to connect with like minded investors or agents who can lend a hand.Rookie investors should not invest out of state.

The agent turned down a seller financing option - although it was not ran by the seller - because the agent said the seller is so done with the property that she wants nothing to do with it at all.

It’s not for everyone, but with the right team, an agent who knows the market, a solid property manager, and good contractor connections it can be a great way to your porfolio.For example, Cleveland is affordable, has strong rental demand, and offers solid cash flow.

Utilizing the preREO strategy, a receiver (i.e. a local real estate agent or property manager who you may already have a relationship with) could be appointed to make repairs and rent out the home during the foreclosure process.

Would either of you be willing to explain cost segregation and benefits of using it as an agent?

We work with experienced operators that have great reputations and are doing multiple deals at a time. 

Networking with Canadians who’ve invested in the U.S. and finding good local agents or property managers will also help a lot.

@Troy Smith might be worth having a local agent take a look at your comps with a CMA and then weigh out whether your 'spring market' will bring better sales comps, or if the sales from the past 6 months will get you the value that you are looking for.Here's a quick go-by for seasoning requirements for much of the investment property lending world.