They even had their company carpentry guys completely rebuild the large screened in porch that had started to rot.The company eventually moved their entire operation to China & we took the place back assuming it would revert back to an everyday PITA rental.So, we decided to sell the home to a contractor acquaintance & we held the note @ 10%.

I'd check out a few of the posts and see how their interaction and tax knowledge fits with what you are trying to do, then I'd schedule a consult to see if your personalities would allow you to work well together.https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/5926/41216-does-my-cpa-have-to-be-localSecondly, as you grow, you may want to eventually move into having properties in an LLC, but with your first property you may be able to limit your liability with great insurance coverage while allowing you to get the best financing with investments in your personal namehttps://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/5926/53215-questions-as-common-as-the-cold---llc

It can take time but eventually you'll find a potential partner but then the question will be "is it the right partner".

Individually most techniques are difficult and frustrating; however, if you pool a few together AND work them consistently then you will eventually build momentum and have more leads than you can manage yourself.

While this isn't as sexy as other tactics, over the long-term it will eventually put you in the way of people that might need the skills / time / capital you have to offer.

The material is dull but it goes along with the requirements for the New York State exam so that was understandable.The quizzes and test prep material was enough for me - I passed the state exam on my first try.The course was less than $200 (with a groupon) so I'm sure the pricier options have higher quality test prep material. 

Second month's rent was late (eventually paid with late fee only AFTER I served a notice).

I'm also a working mom with three kids who is looking for a local mentor who has a proven record with other people and who is ready to show me the robes on our market and others.I understand that this website is a great resource, but it might take hours and hours of research which i'm willing to spend eventually.

The seller may try and negotiate the commission if she is a dull agent, but she does not have to.

This is a big reason why I'm thinking I might be smarter to save my money for an eventual rental rather than dumping it into a marketing budget for wholesaling