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Just like us all, my goal is to reach financial freedom. I am a bartender an...

However what I found to be the most effective is working with realtors within the investment space.

Global Property Guide is a great first resource for international real estate investing, @Brandon Camarillo.

To maximize the number of transactions you’re involved in you will need to:Be Top of Mind when they think about moving - which requires consistent reminders.Be seen as an Expert – which requires a consistent message and Evidence of Success storiesGain their Trust – which requires communicating integritySo, start out by listing everyone you know in an Excel spreadsheet.Why Excel?

A good PMC can assist with all of that for a Placement Fee.NEVER trust a real estate agent to do your screenings, as they have a conflict of interest - they won't have to deal with any tenant issues once you pay them their commission.

Just wondering what common practice is for most other investors who invest out of their home state. 

Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment.

I anticipate that late fall and early winter could present some good opportunities for those looking to pick up short-term rentals (STRs).One thing to keep in mind, as with most markets right now, is that return on investment (ROI) isn’t going to be sky-high.

he said after 40 years w his clients he's observed that its easy to get into real estate investing and much harder to exit real estate investing. 

The property is collateral for your investment.