This can be something fairly minimal, so long is it produces legitimate income that you report on your taxes, such as with a schedule C.  

I would recommend screening the tenants pretty well as I'm currently going through my first eviction process.

Planning your tax minimization strategy 25 years ahead of time!

Yet, being a core team of 1 person, I found myself swamped with projects and not enough bandwith to process my projects efficiently.

Then repeat the process?

If you read up on it minimally, you would probably come to the conclusion that it makes no sense to pay someone to do what you can easily (and cheaply) do yourself.I recommend this, not because it's better than REI, but because (1) it is an alternative and/or (2) it is a pretty decent place to leave your money while you wait for your next deal.  

My first step is going be becoming a real estate agent and I am currently researching the process and pros and cons of becoming a real estate agent.

Hey guys,I am currently in the process of closing a mobile home park with 11 lots. 

Hello All,I am new to the site, first time post.I am in the process of purchasing my first 2 unit rental property and I need all the advice that I could get.thanks.jo

Solution: follow the BP process and check, verify, check again.