I recently wrote a blog about how I got started and how I grew my real estate investing company. 

My utility company does budget billing so it is the same price every month.

I'm in the market for a STR company.

Before buying, do an analysis of the market that lets you in on its dynamics, link the type of property that matches your set goals and is in line with the risk you can take, survey the possible financial options open for borrowing money, and finally analyze the cash flow of this business before engaging professionals in managing this apartment complex.Conduct thorough checks on possible properties, covering in-person checks, money checks, checking leases, comparing market prices, checking rents, assessing the condition of the property, and looking over legal contracts.

Any tax professional on this very forum can help you, and there's more than 20 of us.Browse this forum, see who answers questions and how, and select people you would like to work with.

Michelle - My property management companies offers oversight of a larger project/renovation for 10%.

This would be my first subto deal.Also, I'd appreciate any recommendations for title companies and transaction coordinators experienced with subto deals in Mississippi.Thanks!

My aim is to not only profit financially but to gain in the process some intangible assets, such as project management skills, getting to know reliable professionals (i.e. realtors, contractors, designers, etc.) for the long-term, getting acquainted with the local market's promises and pitfalls, and basically adding some entrepreneurial muscle going into my next project.My strategy is to go small: find a second-hand apartment in a good location (I don't have enough funds for a GREAT location...); no more than 60-70 m2 (that's about 650-750 f2) to, among other things, lower renovation costs; 1-2 bedrooms, street facing and with a lift (if said apartment is above the second floor); with good bones, i.e., needs only partial renovation.

I'm transitioning into real estate & started a couple of other companies.

You'll use all of the regular professionals you normally would.