I handed it back and said no thanks . 

When I started my preference was to work with realtors.

When you break down the numbers by individual properties using the first purchased property as a templated for the additional properties purchased however, you will notice that the numbers being used in the example are not scaling correctly.It took me some time to figure out why the numbers were not scaling and adding up correctly but I finally believe I at least partially figured out why the numbers didn’t add up.By the end of year 3 the 3 properties are owned for the following lengths of time and reflect the correct numbers associated with that length of ownership (loan balance, equity, property value, etc).Property A - owned 3 yearsProperty B - owned 1 yearProperty C - owned 0 years, it will be purchased at the start of year 4But by the end of year 4 the properties should reflect the following years of ownership with their respective numbers associated with the years of ownership (loan balance, equity, property value, etc).Property A - owned 4 yearsProperty B - owned 2 yearsProperty C - owned 1 yearHowever the summary total numbers that were provided in the book for all 3 properties at the end of year 4 did not add up correctly.

What would you do if you had to start from scratch and still work your day job?

It sounds like you just started your RE journey.

I didn't like this location a few years ago, even though it was starting to turn.

What led you to start the process with them?

Does anyone know of solid courses or information I can use to get started? 

I'm starting to wonder better ways to outsource this work and find solid tenants who will stay for the long haul. 

House Hacking is a wonderful way to get started in investing.