Again consult a professional for specifics.

But, if a PM is ever going to get my business, they are going to have to show me that because they are professional and do this full time for a living, that they can do a better job, at less cost, than I can do myself.

While none of the children were "professionals", I had always assumed they were all similar in financial things.

That might be a poor example since you may not be able to command millions of dollars as a professional golfer.

In the meantime I am actively investing in RE and also do taxes and other accounting services for RE professionals, developers, investors and landlords.

Through my experiences I have always felt intimidated by being in the drivers seat myself, and cautious about leaving my comfort zone.But now, with my retirement goal looming, I feel I need to place my feet in this arena, and begin my own personal investment portfolio, in addition to continuing what I do best, provide financing to others.I believe by joining this forum, I can do both.

Started in Real Estate on a professional basis about 6 months ago.

Or, there are many good products already out there and, for a fraction of what you would pay a property manager over the course of a year for a single property, you can outfit yourself with some primo tools and do it yourself effectively and professionally.

There are Pros and Con(s) to working with InstitutionalBuyersThe Institutional Buyers are a very professional group ofBuyers.

Most professional property managers - those of us who have been in the biz for a LONG TIME - interview prospective client/owners as much as we interview the property itself.If a client/owner starts tellin me how to run their property, I give them the names of two of my "lesser" competitors to call and interview.