When you make a sale, send an email or postcard to your contacts to show them you're producing results for others.

I am willing to pay for their estimation services if that is what it takes to build a healthy/respectful relationship.Bottom line is that I have immediate needs, but would like recommendations for people in these areas that I could start building relationships with for my long term goals of diversifying into more real estate investments.* I also tried submitting the forms on the "Find a Contractor" page, but clicking next after the "Please tell us a little about your project." is not working.Thank you in advance for any responses!

If you get one home a year you will well pass your prime income producing age where you have no day time job getting another mortgage. 

On another note if I pay over 1000 in rent every month, would I be getting a deal even if the new residence doesn't produce cash flow, as long as expenses don't exceed my current rent?

Ongoing, I'll have $1K monthly from Social Security to invest for the next 2 & 1/2 years and whatever the notes produce.

OR is it use the money to buy income producing assets like rental properties to pay off debt?

He's got a ton of info on that market.P.S.Engelo when are we getting together to produce The Ultimate Guide to Grading Toledo Neighborhoods for all these folks out there?

I think a healthy dose of skepticism is a good thing.

The market I live in is extremely healthy and aggressive as we are one of the top 5 best economies in the country.

It's Key West, I presume, where it wouldn't surprise me if there is a healthy market for >28 day stays, but you need to *know*.