While there are firms like Visiting Angels, a tenant of ours suggested advertising on, or checking Craigslist for a caregiver, as the hourly rate would be less.So while there is some peace of mind with a service like VA, the cost savings of an individual has some appeal.I was thinking of doing a check similar to screening a tenant...crimes, judgements, credit check, evictions, etc...Would you consider a private person or be more inclined to go with a firm, and if you did go with an individual, what kind of background check would you do?

I received a call from one of my mailings and visited the property.

One I visited today did not even have a hood over the stove just a big hole.

While you visit, make sure to get your picture with one of our electronic signs and post it here for everyone to see!

There are MANY more users who just visit the site to read or interact off the forums/blogs than there are users who are active.Those users are missing out . . .The object of a social network is to be social, and a site like this one brings a tremendous amount of value when you do just that.

But you're welcome to move to OK or AR and come visit!

But I assure you I will not let someone get up on a roof that is not licensed.

Locate and visit 15 properties look at the area, neighborhood and as much of the property you can see, pick 3-5 worth getting into that your willing to offer on now you max your time and the agents.Go to IREM.org search for ARM certified property managers call 5 ask them what parts of the city they like and dislike and why, what they see them selling for what expenses run per unit per category.

I live in austin texas at the moment but keep visiting family and we either do the beach in those areas or mountain rentals. 

Visit a local REIA, look at CL ads, talk to other investors, etc.