If you are not already using software specific for property management, you most likely will someday (because traditional or manual accounting is a terrible time sink for landlords).

Or should I search that in a specific forum?

Specifically the Ft.

Based off of what I have learned I think the following course of action is the best possible way for me to get started in real estate given my age of 19 years old (aka no credit and little money).

Wish I had started when I was your age.

If at all possible, I would love to meet up with you over coffee to pick your brain on REI in general and specifically what you look for in the Columbia area.I'm looking to buy my 3rd investment property in the next 2-3 months so I'm starting the searching process soon.

He has 2 surviving kin, one of which is institutionalized, and I'm fairly certain his (middle aged) daughter will want to sell.What makes this a possibly great opportunity is the fact that he was the first owner of the home, built in the late 50s early 60s, and owns the property free and clear!

Especially at the age of 21.

I have seen @Jay Hinrichs story and know he started at a young age and has done very well.

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