If you are ever interested in working with someone, we would be happy to assist!

If there is anyway I can assist you, please feel free to contact me.I specialize in real estate all across the United States.

I would also like to know if anyone has found someone to do not only repairs and maintenance but the assistant management, showings and leasings. 

vlad, I would think you could dissect the comps more: square footage, locations, amenities and make some adjustments to get a ball park number .they may have been all over, but may help you make the "reasonable offer" if you can study them some and maybe get what  duplexes are going for on a sq foot basis in the vicinity, a factor which may still work in your favor as you will be newer and probably better conditon with a new/newer build...

Could anyone assist with general knowledge and possibly a phone conversation in order to grasp these concepts.Thank you!!

My husband worries about the property value of our primary residence being affected by the continued decay of the distressed property next door, but after my quick study of the BP site and forums, I'm more worried about investing in a property that won't produce good cash flow, especially for our first buy-and-hold. 

I have already taken my real estate classes and just need to study to take the test.

I can provide you some assistance on finding a great property.

Simply google for a portfolio lender, they may be able to assist you.Much Luck!

Thanks for the suggestions..yes, I am listening to podcasts everyday, reading some books, networking here and locally in my local REIF, studying to get my realtor license by end of year and reading in the forums@J Scott  Good question.