I started doing some home flipping from 2001 - 2009, then got into buy and hold.I am at a cross roads, so I recently sold some properties, in an effort to have a portfolio of quality over quantity.Not exactly sure what my next move will be, the big challenge for me has been learning about tenant issues, and dealing with some unexpected repairs, both my wife and I took a course and are IPOANS CAM Certified (Certified Property managers).We only manage our own properties, plus have a couple of hired property managers to help with some out of town units, however, I have been studying tenancy rules, laws, and have become addicted to answering property management questions.What attracted me to join this site, is all the different types of real estate investment people are involved in.I look forward to participating in the forum.Michael P Currie

The typical Team members are Attornies, real estate Agents, a CPA (or accountants), Inspectors, General Contractors, and Handymen.I have most of my experience in the construction business and a little experience in real estate.  

I am a new real estate agent from the Philadelphia area.

Find a real estate agent that supports your decision when selling and good luck.

Hi everyone - RE agent - wanting to learn to wholesale or rehab and flip.

I'm looking for a knowledgable agent in the Sacramento area with a good handle on the rental market as well.

I've been wanting to get into real estate as an investor and a agent for the past 2 years.

I “thought” they would come back and get the second in the next few days.Unfortunately four weeks went by and despite certified letters and phone calls to the previous owners from the realtor, it was never removed.Ultimately I paid a guy $275 to make it disappear.Obviously, I have not been happy having to deal with this problem for the last month and the fact that I had to pay for its removal is maddening.Especially since I feel that both realty companies, the previous owner and the contractor all walked away with my money and I was left holding this bag.In the future I will not make this mistake.But, my question to BP is whom should I attempt to get reimbursed?

I am guessing if you spoke with anyone who is an agent, 99% of them would tell you your first year is your hardest.

I've been analyzing a lot of deals and I'm really having a hard time finding anything (in MLS and with agent) that will cash flow once the first year goes by and I decide to rent out.