Welcome to BP Markus,These forums are a great place to learn and meet people, whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned investor.

-So it sounds like your VA got 540 contacts from a list of 6K people.

I've done a few deals on my own in and around Detroit, but I've had to dial my investing activity WAY back due  to my W2 and other personal obligations, so I'm now leaning heavily on the skills & knowledge that the Upside team brings to keep building my portfolio.This has been a fun thread to read and I love seeing the positive rapport that they've built amongst their investors.

PenFed FCU, TD Bank and US Bank are my best recommendations.I've gleaned these lenders from the kind people on BP.

If you're youngish and like a location and the "vibe" of a property, you'll find other youngish people who like the same thing and want to rent from you.Our house-hacking clients in Denver and Colorado Springs have clients across the spectrum -- students, single parents, professionals, blue-collar and white-collar workers.

You can also get an idea of what people are getting paid for buyouts in SF on this webpage: http://sfrb.org/annual-buyout-reportsIf you already filed w/ the city and told them the dollar amount that you paid each tenant then I think it is too late, but if you only filed the first filing (which is just to let them know that you're having buyout discussions, that may still be an option).

To get renters, get the home ready, set rent that's fair, put ads online, check people who want to rent by using a form, look into their past, and call their old landlords and jobs.

Most of the facebook groups are spammers or people with no clue on real estate and they drown out a lot of the good discussions - if you are in a FB group and its public, most are waste of time unless it is strictly monitored.

To many people brag above and beyond the facts.

Hello BP Community, I am looking to build a team of people to help me find a good deal for a fix & flip deal in the Miami/Ft.