I think I'll sit this one out, bite my lip and pay the PM.  

The sniper, on the other hand, sits and waits in the weeds, sometimes for months or years, waiting for the perfect shot, lines it up and takes it.  

If they have been a hassle they will likely continue to be a hassle.Next time I would sit down with inherited tenants, go through the agreement paperwork together, and get it signed right then.

Another option is to save up some cash, or get cash from someone sitting on .5% interest in the bank.

I would like to buy someone lunch and sit down and at least talk.I am just starting, and my credit is on the up-and-up and I am coming into about 10k within the next couple of months.

Actually, as I sit here writing this, he is now adding Bigger Pockets to his phone.

What you don't want is to find that people are generally buying homes of a different style or different number of bedrooms/bathrooms and you sit with your shiny remodeled house waiting to sell.

Tell your friend to sit back and watch the show.

I understand that based on forum discussions from about 3 years ago that real estate classes need to be taken in person in Ohio in order to sit for the exam.

If you know anyone who already has some rental properties, they would be more willing to lend the money as they know the whole process and will not be scarred.You might also ask some of the above people if they have some retirement money that is just sitting in the bank at half a percent.