However that is a long time to just wait, maybe get your RE license and help people buy and sell homes and mabye you'll realize its more fun than being a property manager. 

@Ned CareyThis right here - great point on registered agentHonestly (posted this prior) people 100% think they are more important than they really are and nobody cares who you are.

That can be the reason some people have differing opinions on how each group should operate in the real estate investment space.

Look into areas where lots of people want to rent, with good schools and low crime.

I try to speak with at least three people that have used them before I add them to my list of businesses I use (researched and passed my criteria).

Chicago, IL basically Chicagoland area. 

Lots of people say they have cash.

My PM charges potential tenants a two-month security deposit—could this be why we are pushing people away?

Hi @Tashanique JonesOne thing to remember when you are getting into RE investing is to have your team of people or as Brandon Turner from the Bigger Pockets Podcast calls it your CORE 41.

I'm thinking some kind of meet up for people investing in Louisville Westend.With all the developments in the neighborhood and city pouring money in there, thoughts on future of investing there.Which neighborhoods in Westend are you investing in, whats your exit strategy and are you self managing or PM.Happy to hear people's point of view.