remember your first home is not your forever home, it's your first rental so it doesn't need to be everything you want.look for homes where the bones are good, but cosmetically needs love. don't by pre 1960 if you can help it. you'll end up just having to replace all the guts like plumbing and electrical at some point. it's inevitable. look in areas where the path of growth is headed, but might not be currently. think 5 years out. look for resources like your local chamber of commerce to see what businesses are coming in and where. your city planning office should also be on your call list as they can help show where most permits are being pulled for development. follow the money. go to local investing meetups. crowdsource local knowledge and form meaningful relationships. those who've gone before you typically will help out and help you avoid the mistakes they've already made. onward.

List on Loopnet and Crexi 3.  

Here's a short list of things to consider when looking at lower priced properties:What condition is it in?

After working with a lot of lenders over the years, the most important thing for me is their level of customer service (will they provide a lender letter promptly for you when you need to write an offer quickly, call the listing agent to help you get your offer accepted, pick up their phone for you, etc.) and do they close on time?

ahh thank you, that's one thing i can take off the list.

Also make sure the buyer lists your mom as a lender on the property insurance policy, NOT as an additional insured party.

I just sent you a DM to help  Good morning, would you be willing to share that listing of contractors with me as well?

Today I found a Duplex in Lake Worth and contacted the listing Agent Lisa. 

Our most recent build for a client was under contract to be purchased within 6 days after listing.

After you've listed them, put a reasonable fine.