I have purchased a lot once before, but this was under the expert tutelage of a builder friend of mine in a different market (Colorado).

@Michael CliffordRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Purchase price: $40,000 Cash invested: $16,000 Conveniently out of the flood plains, this welcoming 3-bedroom home is features a huge master bedroom, refinished hardwood floors, spacious living and dining rooms, and a stunning kitchen!

I'm on the do not call list and I ask them repeatedly to remove me from their contact list but at this point I'm wondering if they're just saying that company to hide who they're really working for. 

Hi, I am new to this group and looking to learn about Real Estate investing. 

I like this platform on BiggerPockets which allows people to connect with one another in a structured manner.

This means the crime level shouldn't be high, the median income > $40K - $45K, and there should be enough homeowners in the neighborhood.What else I should care about?

This enables them to act quickly when a promising property becomes available, reducing the risk of losing out to other buyers.

Hey guys, I bought a house in South Carolina this year and I was told the value of the house is being re-assessed this year for property taxes.

I'm VERY new to all of this, I don't have much of an idea on what contracts to use, to use or not to use an agent in the process, typical deposit I should put down while finding a buyer, etc.