You can use Zillow, Trulia and Redfin but their information is second rate at best, so the biggest benefit of being licensed is getting access to solid data. 3) I have also found that it has only helped my business as it shows some credibility with people who are unfamiliar with me and doesn't scare them away as some may think. 

Not having a solid understanding! 

I recommend establishing the area you want to be in based on solid key indicators, then finding the best real estate broker, real estate investors association, and lender to partner with for your next venture.  

Making solid relationships and being willing to think outside of the box and open to different ways of doing business is how I got my start.  

Hey guys !Welcome to my Shark Tank :p !!I'm a well traveled ,warm-hearted ,southern girl from Texas by way of Louisiana ,and I'm here to make some serious cash with you all !!My family owns real estate in "The Boot" &...

Investing where you are comfortable is a solid way to insure the second decision is on par with your first. 

I love being a dad and want to put a plan to action that lets me spend more time with my kids.My wife and I are just getting into real estate investing and look forward to putting a solid plan in place to get $10,000/mo. in passive income over the next 5 years. 

You can lead...be the idea person...but I advise you trust her point of view as well.I spoke 4 months ago with a 22 year old now former tenant who was bright, had big student loans, and a solid job about house hacking. 

My wife and I have 0 debt so its a little scary doing this but a year will be here and gone before we know it so after all is said and done we will have 2 solid duplex's plus the JV deal that will provide about $1850 positive cash flow.

Hello to all.Life is too short to deal with bad servicers, bad lenders and companies that don't care.Servicing should be simple from the clients perspective...and it should offer the client a combination of great CS, confidence in their operations and a solid, interactive technology platform.