I want to know if it's possible to teach an incredible assistant how I manage my properties and let them almost act as the manager.

There's different parts of Beaver Falls and rent will change based off downtown area, versus near the College, versus in the "chippewa" section that's in a different school district and much more valuable, etc. 

Wholesaling (the right way) will teach you how to find off market dealsHow to negotiate with sellers,Understand seller objections (so you can become a better negotiator)How to read write and understand contractsHow to find ARVsHow to find cost of repairsUnderstand how to flip (as you are dealing with cash buyers that flip)How to do Buy and holds, (as you deal with buyers that do buy and holdsHow to do marketing (you are a marketer, not a wholesaler)How to be awesome, smart and extremely good looking (because you are reading my post, thus connected to me in some shape or form, thus my sexiness will rub off on you.THAT alone is worth doing wholesaling!

During these good times, he learned to SCUBA dive, which he missed more and more in his later life, and even helped teach classes.

I am not pitching my services (although a lot of you confuse giving plain and simple value for no other reason than giving value, with pitching a sale's pitch).I simply give advice, guide people, teach and help.

but I learned many valuable lessons along the way, as well as breaking the barrier from REI enthuist, to a true investor.

I've dealt with the permitting office in RI and I view them as valuable, extremely helpful assets.

Any suggestions on good areas to focus on or people who can teach?

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