And if you have one your having a problem with you can offer a big selling bonus.Now remember that many of the folks on this site are in the mId west and other markets that are dominated by very low value homes that really only get sold to investors..

I am reviewing the backgrounds of the tenants who are currently occupying the unit and am also relying on the judgement of the property management company.

My background is in IT as a Systems admin and I've had my hand in a lot of other smaller business ventures.

My background is in business, not real estate, which is why I focus on operating businesses which include real estate as part of the deal.  

With your back ground  that will help you in other avenues of this business.

I have a little background in internet marketing, so I built a squeeze page for Cash buyers and advertised on craigslist.

@Nate Hawkins I made the mistake of using someone's recommended contractor without checking the contractor's background (big fail on my behalf).

Background info: My boyfriend and I are renting one unit in a duplex property.

While this is not the area of my expertise (I specialize in self-directed retirement accounts with checkbook control), my background is in financial planning and I'll be willing to give you 10-15 minutes of my time, just PM me and we'll schedule a phone call.

I don't have a background in construction so I won't understand a lot of things related to repairs.