All depends on the relationship, though I did hire a cigar / drinking buddy to do some contract work but this was only after I helped him sheetrock some walls and learned what he was capable of.

Hey Dominic - It really depends on your goals/strategy/current position...Are you looking for something turnkey or distressed? 

Additionally, working with a local real estate agent can provide valuable insights and assistance in your search for the perfect neighborhood in Birmingham.

Uendy - Thanks for providing some details and information!

I decided not to renew one of tenant lease , the tenant did not provide me her email for me to send the welcome package and the non renewal lease notice. 

Mapping and GIS are great too, but we'll stick to the nuts and bolts here.My question is, with regard to providing high quality, investment-savvy title research, do you also make a habit of jumping down to City Hall or another series of municipal buildings to check for zoning, permitting, and utility issues in addition to your courthouse work?

Your local REIA can often provide similar information at a fraction of the cost, allowing you to allocate your saved capital towards your first deal.

Everyone who has responded has provided tremendous insights, I’ll definitely look into the YouTube channel as well.Quote from @Mindy Nicol: Hi Scott, I have 2 rentals that I self manage and am really happy with Lodgify to coordinate messaging, sync calendars etc. 

Thanks for any information you can provide! 

This would be my first subject-to deal so I was curious if there was anyone who could provide some tips or support me in the details (paperwork, insurance considerations, using a land trust or not, structuring the terms advantageously, things to look out for)?