You're correct on your positives and negatives, but I would have some doubt on the DSCR disqualification - there are different loan products based on different asset types + markets.

The listing agents hate it when I tell them I will present my buyer clients offer in person.

What’s more, doing a detailed market research, making a feasibility analysis, getting to know similar minded investors through networking are some of the ways that a person venturing into that field can avoid pitfalls.Good luck!

This is what happened when I saw her in person. 

From the description of the duties that a broker will help you out with, it sounds like this is the type of person that I really need from the get go to help me get started out right.I'm thinking one of the first calls I make is to call one of these brokers, and develop a good relationship with a good broker.

According to the person doing the survey, one of my neighbors was about 3 feet inside of our property.

Im happy to share any info I have based on my personal expierences along with my referl network.

You just don't go 15 years without major expenses.Will you go to Memphis in person to take a look at this property or others? 

Let them set a month to month lease and then pay you as the cleaner/maid/contact person.

He has nearly 40 years experience and his properties are owned in his personal name.