Hey James, with a price range like that Columbus and Cleveland OH will be a standout choice, in these cities, your financial resources will go a long way enabling you to assemble a diverse multifamily portfolio and initiate a steady stream of income. 

Greetings from New Orleans. Looking at joining either loopnet or crexi, but not both. Any insights from anyone as to which one is better, and why?

I want to build my list of stories, I want the lessons, I want to grow.

Your Network = Your Net-worth"Been watching Evernest's video's and they share a ton on "everything and anything" property management related so that's been a blessing.Biggest take away when it comes to scaling a PM is to spread the word about what you're looking at doing and to build relationships.Local real estate events, NARPM, IMN, etc...You want everyone to think of you if they are looking at selling or if they know of anyone looking at selling.I use to be "loud and proud" and a huge extrovert but I guess "old age" has got me hahaI prefer drinking coffee and smoking a cigar behind closed doors.But, I guess I'll have to start "shaking hands" and "kissing babies" like a president when it comes to networking again lolMaybe even do a few video's while not wearing any pants heheBig hat's down to Matthew Whitaker for scaling the business so much.I remember spending some time together in Birmingham when he had a decent sized operation of around 1,200 units or so.Now they are 16,000+ 👏HUGE...We initially met as I was interested in selling our property management company in Toledo and now we are looking at acquiring others heheTime flies, things change and life is funny.Thanks everyone for your contribution and wishing you much success

For finding your first deal: get on wholesaler's lists for the markets you're interested in flipping would be the easiest way.

It could easily get you through floors, paint, appliances but so much is list and size of job dependent.

Yeah @Ahuva Druin, you just need to get the DSCR loan going with one of the BP listed lenders.I am sure they can get this done for you.

I will likely be seeking advice here if I run into issues.Purchase Price: $155,000 (Down from asking of $175,000 to $160,000 and finally to $155,000 after higher rehab)Rehab Price: $79,900 (Original estimate was $60,000)Appraised value: $310,000 (Original Estimated ARV: $285,000)I am hoping to list it for $319,900 or $314,900 when the rehab is completed in about 7 weeks.This is so far my only journey into Real Estate investing and hope to do much more and learn to scale my portfolio quickly and get to use the BRRRR method when it is available and makes sense. 

Maybe its this is common with off-market listings?

Hi All,I'm a real estate newbie (for now), but thinking of interviewing  various property managers in investment markets of interest to start building the teams in preparation for that first deal..I'm sure there is a list of property management interview questions posted somewhere on here, so my question is about your interview experiences.What are some things that came up in interviews that my not be typically discussed in a regular interview script.What interview answers were red flags that you wish you had caught or noticed before signing an PM agreement?