Reducing the buyer pool typically leads to reduced values.Good luck

I would love to help her retire earlier and also get some experience for myself through the process, but I don't want to lead her down the wrong path with her own money.

I am currently working on analyzing deals daily in Texas, trying to increase my potential leads and  speaking with/vetting potential property managers right now. 

I am headed out to meet an OFC potential lead today.

Low rental inventory is leading to higher rent increases.

The seller wants all of it which leads me to my question.

Landlords mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator.So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.This also leads them to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.

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My wife and I were interested in purchasing strictly investments properties after owning one successfully for about 8 months leading up to this.

Joining any brokerage assures you no leads and all different levels of training, but there are also hidden fees in most of the big box brokerages (6% off the top, mentor fee, etc).