I would never rent to a co worker, employee, relative, friend etc..

Being a real estate agent on the side, or a wholesaler on the side, etc, rarely works out as those are jobs, not hobbies, and you'd be hard pressed to be competitive if you're only working a fraction of the hours a full-time agent would be, for example.I'm a fan of buy and hold, personally, and it's a great way to get your hands into a lot of aspects related to REI.

I’m finally in a place financially where I can start diving in on my own, so I’m looking for any input on local HML’s that are willing to work with a relatively green investor and that others have had good luck with. 

We are in an age now where not having an active Facebook Business or Twitter can directly result in lost sales and less revenue.

Thanks, AndrewIf you're still looking, I have an amazing insurance agent with Prime Insurance, specializing in everything real estate related.

Great job getting your hands on property at such a young age.

Losing the step up is lot to ask of someone in the age range you are dealing with and holding fully depreciated property.

In this stage of the cycle, turnkey SFRs are expensive (relative to market fundamentals) as investors have piled onto these assets.

Definitely start jumping into the community here and feel free to ask any questions related to Real Estate investing!

Hello BP community - I'm reaching out with a question following a series of events (some mold related) that has led to 3 of 4 college tenants in my SFR having their parents request release from their lease 3 months early due to perceived air quality concerns.Background (University rental in MN - lease started Jun 17 with 4 college roommate - parents cosigned and pay rent):- In Sep 17 we had a minor roof leak that was corrected immediately (flashing)after notification with only minor paint damage and no sign of mold (from the attic or interior wall). - In Nov 17 tenant's parents (these are college students) call my property manager to report a broken dryer and mold growth in the basement laundry room, a bedroom above the laundry room, and in the bathroom.