If a lot of people around you are cold calling, you will likely be calling the same people.

This also leads owners to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.

This approach increased the property's appeal and market value, leading to a successful sale and substantial profit.

Although my wife and I are excited, I know that we could be doing more to grow our money (I also know that many people don't tie in equity to NW, and these numbers are skewed if we keep our home forever).

However that is a long time to just wait, maybe get your RE license and help people buy and sell homes and mabye you'll realize its more fun than being a property manager. 

That can be the reason some people have differing opinions on how each group should operate in the real estate investment space.

Cities will either not be able to comply or select sites that are currently zoned and used for purposes other than housing.This can lead to more complications with lawsuits and other administrative challenges that in addition to absorbing time and money prevent additional housing units from being built.

Look into areas where lots of people want to rent, with good schools and low crime.

I try to speak with at least three people that have used them before I add them to my list of businesses I use (researched and passed my criteria).

Lots of people say they have cash.