It is an exciting business, and provides passive income, and a better lifestyle, giving me the flexibility to spend more time coaching my girls soccer teams, and doing fun things as a family.

2) Can anyone recommend specific roofers in Raleigh, or atleast point me to where I should be calling to match quotes.... i've gotte a few recommendations from friends and fellow BP members, however most are unreliable and do not answer the phone or call me back!

The home is in an area that is not a vacation destination however there are large sports complexes nearby for kids baseball and soccer activities.

I will search for a deal that matches the numbers i need to make it a win win situation.

Get specific and become purposeful, I know REIN is active in Aberta, pricy but un-matched for networking with some of the big players in the industry and getting a good education

Matching your strategy to the correct sub-market and point in the real estate cycle are important.

I agree with Sarah.Tell the top 3 or 4 candidates that you have multiple qualified candidates and are asking them for the highest rent they are willing to pay on a 12 month lease.Let them set the market price amongst themselves and you will reap the rewards now and in the future when you raise the rent on the other units to match it at your first opportunity.You can do it Carlos,you deserve the best rent possible.

You need to figure out how to match your values to those that you hire.

My ultimate goal is to earn a residual income through buy and hold properties that matches or exceeds my current income within the next 10 years.

I found a great city in the suburbs that match my wants/needs and my niche.