Life as a LL got so much easier, when we did not have to deal with tenants who were constantly dodging us and paying late.  

Many brokers simply don't take the time to learn about and understand how an investor can create a win/win transaction that doesn't fit in the typical retail transaction.As brokers we are constantly marketing to sellers and buyers as well as out in the field and come across deals on a regular basis.

Think:  tell all of the people you meet that you are an investor; we constantly ask our numerous tenants to think of us if they hear that a friend or family member is having trouble. 

Yes I recommended beenverified.com and I use it constantly.

@Adam Juodis, thanks for chiming in, the conductor/breaker table I checked said no go, but then again the codes change constantly and I don't know the age of that particular chart.

Even though we have this we are still constantly learning how to automate and organize the entire transaction from beginning to end.

half manage half I have a property management company I have a friend with 65 tenants ... he manages them alone, but now invested in additional 300 units out of state so he is constantly travellling with little time for 65 tenants in Georgia We decided to hire a person full time to manage mine and his Georgia tenants... 110 tenantsIt will free me up to do more investing and him up to manage rehabbing and leasing 300 units out of statePerson will work from home (we all do) will take calls , will show places, coordinate maintenance and other our contractor  and reconcile bank accountsWe identified our candidate and will probably make her an offer in the next few days after we check references and credit/criminalDoes anyone have experience hiring an assistant that works remotely?

Not a big deal, their rates are typically within 0.25% of loan amount worth of closing cost of each other (holding the rate constant).

hi my name is wilfrid kouakou I'm a  freshman in college at Dakota State University in South Dakota I've been interested in real estate for a very long time now I've been watching blogs and constantly on BiggerPockets website I'm looking  for someone to mentor me I've met up with many mentors around the areas  i've spoken with an agent from exit Realty and had a chance to pick his brain but I want to know more how to get a license what must be done for me to get license how to set up a market and how to grow and develop in the market

Agents deal with constant scams.