When I was in your spot, I just sent out some yellow letters to these prospects and started fielding calls.

You really are in a pretty even playing field here.

There charge a fee when they rent them so the monthly percentage just goes to these few hours if fielding calls.My main problem is having time to market and show them.  

I worked in the residential and commercial property management field for 12 years, even held a real estate licence. 

Any suggestions on how to lessen that aspect of learning this field?

Just over $22,000 difference.Well, she's going to talk to her brothers because the home equity loan was taken out to pay for their mother's medical care and she wants them to take part of that bill.  

Last year we took a break from real estate investment to learn more about the real estate field.

He is in IT field and would find a job in couple of months.what would you do in this scenario? 

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I will be asking all types of questions related to these fields as I grow and learn.