The real work does come in with driving around like you mentioned, maybe being creative and showing properties they may not have thought of, and articulating different ways to offer on a property, just to name a few items.

A real estate developer rented out my family’s backyard and put up scaffolding to build a building complex in Queens, New York.The developer and my family signed a contract allowing them to use the backyard.

@Paul DentingerRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

What are some of the challenges or opportunities you see in making the transition from contractor to investor?

I'm new to real estate investing and just wanted to get some advice, input, and constructive criticism on using a HELOC as a down payment to purchase my first investment property.

When referring to (Like kind) it focuses on the use of the property and not so much the type of real estate.

What are some of the challenges or opportunities you see in making the transition from contractor to investor?

Louis to be a great place to invest since our real estate is so cheap compared to the rest of the country.

Hello fellow real estate agents and investors,I am in the market to purchase a customer relationship manager (CRM) platform for my growing real estate business and am curious if anyone has personalized feedback on the platform you are using/have used?

Louis may not experience rapid appreciation like some coastal cities, it has shown consistent and steady growth, which is favorable for long-term investments.Diversification: Investing in a different market can diversify your real estate portfolio, reducing risk.Considerations:Neighborhood Research: Research neighborhoods thoroughly.