I wonder if it’s better to go with a different realtor?

I own a STR in NMB that’s a 5 min walk and it does much better than the one I own that’s a 10 min walk.

I don't mind doing the property search, its just knowing what areas are better suited for investors I could use a hand on. 

I outsource these things to people who can do it better than me - I could maybe to it cheaper myself, but I have found out that cheaper isn't better.  

I'm looking to better understand private money, I have worked with hard money before but does it differ from hard money?

It used to be called "cozy" which I liked better but it does the job.the delay in receipt is part of the game for sure.

I am a very flexible time in my life so I am looking for opportunities country wide and not limiting myself have not been this motivated in a long time and I am very excited to learn all that I can to make myself into a better investor and business owner.

If you want to value add you are better off with a structurally sound unit that is priced low and you can rebuild from the ground up front loading the risk.  

Even better to see someone keen on diving into investing early on.

Painting over (encapsulating) the old siding will look a lot better.