.- Some brokers only work with sellers since buyer's typically require more effort.- Some brokers may just refer you to another one of their agents since they can get money on the split and do no work.- Some brokers run 100% brokerage houses and make their income on additional fees.I hang my license at a 100% brokerage.

I appreciate the ideas and the effort to seek direct support.

However, you will likely need to push them to make sure they are pushing through annual rent increases because it's super easy to get a tenant to sign a renewal for the same terms as last year, but can create some work when you are asking for even nuisance increases and the return for their time on the effort isn't so aligned with your interest.   

But do agree with you Chris, I think as someone new to real estate like myself, there is some effort required to do our own research and to learn.

Like other responses indicate, it is ok to spend a little more on a rental....you will definitely be paid back for your efforts.

Any time you are taking money from investors where the returns are generated primarily by YOUR efforts, its a Security.  

It wasn’t the greatest option for 100 degree weather and we all slept in the family room that weekend, but I felt like it was acceptable due to the fact that he did put effort into finding HVAC technician with no luck.

After 4 months of tortorous efforts marketing rent to own, then seller financing then dropping price and sell for cash over 4 months maybe more I finanally dumped a 3/2 douple wide on a nice cul du sac lot just North of the marien base. 

It probably depends on how much effort and expense you want to go to.

I will resend as a courtesy.In an effort to remain professional, I will not include the emails and voice recordings that we have.