I made an offer within a few days of it coming back online and closed 4/21/2017 at $44,000 below the original listing price in less than 30 days.

My hope in joining this community is to learn more from others with experience, get a better understanding of the real estate / rental market as a whole, learn best practices when considering an investment property, get recommendations on educational material, and make professional connections along the way.

I knew they did advertising of rentals I had no idea they offered PM services.

You've joined a vibrant community filled with like-minded individuals who possess a wealth of knowledge to offer.

I know I'm going to have to pay up a bit for that, and if I don't, there are enough other investors and investor groups out there that I'll likely not be competitive in any of my offers.

High standards and ethical practices will build your reputation.Shifting your mindset to treating real estate investing as a serious business is fundamental to success.

Yes, it may cost a lot more but being in NY it may offer a lot more margin as well.

I envision this relationship as a two-way street—I'm eager to offer as much value as possible, like identifying potential properties for investment or helping with digital tasks (like websites and social media).I've recently set up my LLC here in South Carolina, but I'm somewhat unsure about the next steps, like where to find private money, locate properties, or structure owner financing for multifamily units.

BTW, we have received some nice checks years later from a few tenants who decided to pay off their judgment to close on their dream house.Does this practice often result in you collecting some money?

This week I found and interviewed these guys offering calls staring at $5/hr from the Philippines headed up by an American for Texas maned Mack. https://www.facebook.com/derek.sabal.75