Then decide how much is acceptable to get paid and negotiate your purchase price.For instance, I have some background in renovations but am certainly no contractor.

I'm in the process of formulating one, and I'm from a research scientist background, so any advice / help would be much appreciated.Cheers,MC

Background – I have purchased and manage two duplexes with a friend and partner and am looking at purchasing some more over the next few years while the market is still good for this type of investment.

Not if you charged them application fee (credit/background check).

Hey BP,So as of 9/21 this year, my position at my job (Just answer phones basically)  will be terminated-they're hiring on someone else to do it + that person has a background in energy for years etc. 

Small multi-familys (2-4 units) are really hard to come by here so SFR's dominate. 

I just read The Compound Effect and it's amazing what just 10 hours a week can do over 1, 2, 3+ years.I have a pretty extensive background in property management and REI and I'm just up the road from you in Lincoln Square so if you ever need anything, just let me know!

I am looking for a property management software to handle online advertising, online applications, background checks, maintenance requests etc. all in one portal.  

A little background about us: My husband is active duty Navy and I'm a Realtor, both have excellent credit, I spent 6 years in the Army National Guard as a carpenter and have flipped 1 house.

It sounds like you have a good foundational background to start getting into investing.