I use my experience to guide the contractors I hire and to ensure they are not costing me money.

I have read several books on it and I know the business well; however, I don't have any experience.

I have extensive experience in calling different lists such as:Absentee OwnerVacant LandsFSBO'sPre-ForeclosureEvictionProbate leadsI have experience in making outbound cold calls to homeowners and generating qualified leads.

Does anyone have any experience with using a VA and still qualifying for the 100 hours of material participation?

I was in a similar position once - eager to begin investing.In my experience and piggybacking on Emma's response, there are pros and cons to both approaches that are worth considering:Buying an investment property first allows you to dip your toes into landlording while still renting yourself.

To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

I would love to chat with you on how your experience has been investing in the area.

I have no deal experience and all of my knowledge comes from self-study and networking.

I have extensive experience in calling different lists such as:Absentee OwnerVacant LandsFSBO'sPre-ForeclosureEvictionProbate leadsI have experience in making outbound cold calls to homeowners and generating qualified leads.

Any thoughts or experiences you could share are so greatly appreciated!