I'll have virtually no debt by the time I move and will have the ability to save a decent chunk of money each month.I've know real estate investing to be a profitable venture for many, but never saw myself in a position to get started in it.

Things I can think of:- Online rent collection (auto bank transfers or credit cards)- Hiring a Virtual Assistant to act as a 'round-the-clock' call center to manage maintenance calls and scheduling showings- Having a good Rolodex of handymen- Hiring someone hourly to show the apartmentThanks for your ideas!

Vacancy rates are virtually zero.

I've even hired a virtual assistant and implemented a step by step method for her to handle all of my buyer and seller Craigslist marketing remotely from the Philippines...

Why do you feel as though direct mail is taught so much if.. for the newer wholesaler; it is virtually worthless?

As far as tax sales go, there's virtually nothing in Huntsville. 

thanks @Tim Herndon indeed I'm on chrome i'll try Firefox, i'm on a machine that might develop an allergic reaction to Internet Explorer. 

Don't know any in NOVA, I have found the podcast & forum do a pretty good job of being a virtual mentor & I have learned a ton from the contacts that I have made on here & in my day to day REI.

I am looking to do 3 flips a month, 4 wholesale a month, and 1 rental a month.I have a virtual assistant that I'm hiring tomorrow, what can I have her do so I can get plenty of deal sand maximize time? 

Heres the link to the podcast:http://www.flip2freedom.com/how-joe-mccall-virtual...I created my list using the criteria he mentioned in the podcast and I can say that I have been getting some good results.