BP Community,My team am I our expanding our markets virtually.

There are some areas that the $200-250k price point can easily get $2k a month rental.  

I am looking to expand further into real estate.  

Generally it is used for individual agents who want to build a team underneath a brokerage, however the concepts can easily be applied directly to your own firm.  

Also looking to build my network so if you're looking to expand or have any advice for me as a newbie, please share and lets connect.

You may even want to call a few of the phone numbers listed, tell the owner or property manager that you are an investor in the area and ask them some questions about what rent you can get, what condition the property needs to be in, how easily it rents, etc.You can also check rental on zillow.com.  

I had never heard that before.. and this has nothing to do with swapping contracts but actually advertising and selling homes whether you own them or take the quasi equitable ownership argument.I would simply contact your State Department of Real estate and get clarification.. this could very easily be why you see no bandit signs etc.

All I know is that working Real Estate part time for my clients could turn into a great retention strategy and, in turn, may help expand my business.

I love business and I find this industry to be rewarding and challenging.I am currently working with buyers and sellers and have just networked with investors and I am looking to expand my knowledge base and professional network.

But i would never factor in less than 5%...up to 10% in certain conditions.Same for Cap Ex...10% is a good number, but we know that if its a brand new building that you plan on holding less than 10 years for example... this should relatively be low But the opposite is also true.As for management, I would not factor in less than 6-8%... even if you manage yourself to start you should take it in consideration, especially if you re planning to expand and get more doors.