I know the basics and have my own spreadsheet (like a basic version of bigger pockets software) but because this will be my first I’m wanting to do some more reading and better educating myself to make sure I’m making a good informed decision on my first bigger deal.

I confirmed this in my local market doing my own testing.The keyword "We buy houses in [city]" is the highest keyword you want to bid for.How many houses I own or how many deals I have done this last year are personal questions I don't feel like answering mostly because they have nothing to do with lead generation.

I think you've confirmed my understanding of things.

@Chad Smith@Chris Mason1) Regarding taking a 401k loan: You would have to confirm that your 401k plan allows for a 401k participant loan (and that you have not had a outstanding loan in the last 12 months since your ability to take a loan is reduced by the amount of the highest outstanding balance of any 401k loan that was outstanding in the last 12 months).If yes, you can borrow up to 50% of the balance not to exceed $50,000.The repayment terms are equal monthly/quarterly payments (as you prefer) of principal and interest (e.g. prime + 1%) spread over a 5 year term (or longer if you will use the loan to purchase your primary residence).

I heard they are integrated with sitelink and another software platform. 

Just confirms to me there are a lot of syndicators running around out there who don’t really know what they’re doing.

@Don Wilson I'm triying to get involved in a Tax Lien investment world, but they are out there so many false providers doing seminars and promise a "Holly Grail" softwares and quick methods that put in jeopardy your money...Be careful and let me know if you find someone with good reviews that we can trust.Thanks

A lot of what Mark has done by virtual assistants can be done by software such as ownerreservations or other Property Management Systems.

Software like QBO offers 1099 filing, so once you check the box in the vendor setup to track 1099 payments and enter the tax info, filing should be easier.

I was a software developer at the time and that was my long term plan.So I followed the plan buying properties and holding them.I did a few commercial office spaces and mostly bought single family, duplexes and fourplexes.I ended up starting a blog (http://simpleprogrammer.com) and it quickly turned into a business.