They believe putting it on the MLS will make the most sense to them.Like everyone else, we are always willing to partner with people that want to learn through experience and find more propductive ways to find deals.There is money to be made in real estate in this current economy, if you find deals that have not yet hit the MLS.

Because of my professional experience, we'd prefer that our properties be nearby so we can self-manage and save the 5-8% typical of property management fees, at least until our portfolio grows.

I just started buying tax liens in AZ so I can't speak from experience, just research.

I would love to work side-by-side with someone with experience so I can gain experience of my own as I build my confidence in doing my own STR for an investor who may not have as much time running a STR. 

Does anybody have any experience with either?

Find and join a local REI or land lord Association and attend meetings to get local perspectives on markets, LL/tenant laws and experiences etc.Hang out here and search threads that may be relevant to you and your desires/needs.Decide on your objectives from investing, taking into account your resources from financial and time perspectives.

While my cash flow isn't amazing today, I'm investing in areas I think will experience appreciation and rent growth, and if rates do ever come down I'll refinance and be doing great. 

It was a good experience.....until today.  

Hello everyone, I am a new landlord with little experience and wanted to get some insight on a rent increase I am planning on my rental home. 

Probably need more information, especially regarding type of real estate investment because its going to definitely differ dramatically, some thoughts:-If its for a rehab "Fix and flip" - definitely more about value, experience, timeline-You are mentioning more about rental property metrics - if so, is this SFR or small residential or commercial?