I wonder if it is a generational thing, the amount of work he has personally put in, or a real knowledge of managed properties in the area. 

I was a Real Estate major and am working full time as a Lead Generator for a Retail Leasing company in Atlanta.

Hi guys 98418 is a bit rougher so you'd probably want really good property management or to buy with a bit of margin so you can ensure you'll generate sufficient income to meet your investing criteria.

As a new agent, the most important thing you can do is make connections and generate leads.  

--------Overall, we generated quite decent walk-in equity ($36K, 18%), and cash flow rate of 0.95%..We rehabbed mostly the interiors, we left exterior paint and windows, to make the numbers work.Here are the numbers:Purchase: $130KHard Money Cost: $8KConstruction Cost: $24KClosing Costs: $4KTotal Acquisition Cost: $166KARV: $202KRent: $1570 (0.95%)Walk in Equity: 36KBefore:After

However, in addition to that, I am trying to take a different path to generate leads.

@Marcelius Reed how are you generating leads now?

They can generate calls, but you can also get fined for using them in many cities/counties.Another inexpensive strategy is to have a bunch of door hangers printed up at a vendor like NextDayFlyers.com for 7 to 10 cents each.  

As an aside, Japan has 100 year mortgages which pass from one generation to the next.

Big goals, big action, big results.I'll achieve my goal through lead generation via bandit signs, classified ads, calling craigslist ads, PPC, driving for dollars & consistent direct mailings.