I do property management myself, and though I don't have the volume like some of the big players, when competing with them for a property owner's business, I consistently beat them because I out-hustle, out-work, and ultimately have more energy than them. 

your properties have been consistently retaining a 7 cap over a 40 year period.Do you also have some that have consistently retained a 4.5 cap from day one? 

Ask for his schedule c to see what he's reported to the government and call the utility companies yourself to see if they will give you an average cost monthly then multiply that by 12 for your annual costs.  

Multiply this simple deal by thousands, and the total bank assets is reduced considerably and the health of bank doesn't look as good and may not pass the test by Feds.Just my thoughts.Rich

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Being 17 yrs old, I'm not sure how attractive you'd be to the banks, especially if you've not had a consistent employer for the last several years (one question they ask during pre-qualification).  

What does the savings consist of besides the 6% agent fee?

Stick with it, be consistent and treat it like a marathon and suddenly you'll be 10 years down the road and AMAZED at where you are financially.

If you want to do this consistently many times over you need professionals in each category.

I've closed a deal and im looking for some consistency each month, thanks.