I am very eager about getting my foot into real estate and purchasing properties within the next 6 months.

Real estate is illiquid.

I love having real estate in my portfolio 

@Thomas SehonRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

If you’re concerned speak with a real estate attorney. 

Hi there, my name is Aram, I'm a financial advisor and a newbie real estate investor!

Hi, I am a new investor who is having an issue getting into real estate investing because of funding issues. 

Connect with a local investor friendly agent and start attending local real estate investing meet ups.Good luck!

What key factors should first-time borrowers consider when securing funding for their initial real estate investment?

Ok, so does one comp for what houses have sold for recently or for what the improving real estate market will pay?