There are a lot of variables, of course.The next argument in favor of starting out this way is to give you a chance to groom your skills as property manager, if desired, and develop and improve systems for easy management.

My father has a few rental properties himself so I should be able to use his skills there to help myself out too. 

The part about the "credit" check, I've always been told that it was a "soft" check and would not affect the credit reporting.

It would feel really good to use my process development and project management skills to improve my OWN business, rather than just helping another big company grow bigger.

After  five (5) months the house has had plenty of exposure using this agents skills, however. 

Partner and I looking for a skilled Real Estate Agent in the area of Oakland, Michigan.Margaret G.

what skills sets are you comfortable doing?

What skills do you bring to the table besides handyman?  

I think you first need to come to the realization that the opportunities to invest with no money down are far and few between and the opportunities that do exist require a certain skill set that you typically see with a seasoned investor.

IVAA has a RFP process where you can put in what you need done and then VA's with those skills will reply back to you.