The challenge is figuring out which ones work for your targets.These days you can get an MLS listing with minimal (read none) service which is still the 800 pound gorilla for retail real estate when selling or leasing.

Budgeted $40k with my contractor but $50k in my financial analysis, so yeah, we should be able to cover this one...everything you read says you will make mistakes, no matter how much practice and prep and mentorship.

I read his blog as well, FIFighter has lots success investing in the stock market and in the properties in the SF bay area, that's why the turnkey experience is not as good as his other success.

The recession hit, employment dried up and the house was upside down and we ended up stuck where we were.

From what I've heard, you're better off paying out dividends which are subject to capital gains tax as opposed to pulling a salary that is subject to employment and income tax.

I also read your blog on SEC 8. 

I read a little about a real estate commission etc.

I read a few of your other posts where you mention that Turnkey providers take all the cream away from a deal before it gets to you?  

I have joined two of my local Real Estate groups and I am reading every book I can get my hands on relating to building a real state portfolio and making that my business.

If I were a resident I would like the somewhat isolated location of the town but it seems far from many major employers, that is unless your tenant works at one of the many warehouses nearby.