She is inexperienced with investment properties, but I nonetheless chose to trust her over trusting someone of whom I no prior knowledge.For these reasons, I will continue to buy in Springfield until:1) the market of viable multi-families is tapped out (which shouldn't take long), or2) I learn enough to feel confident investing in other markets with the help of other professionals.I am very interested in hearing what advice you have to offer to a noob in my situation, getting recommendations of quality turn-key services providers in other markets, and in connecting with other people who can help me in Illinois (a finance person comes to mind first).Thanks, BP!

Getting paid a continuous fee to train people to work for you is the brilliance of successful franchises.

Most people won't reply after the 1st "touch", but if you hit them a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc. time, your response rate will go up.So, to answer your question, I think your best bet is to continue to hit up those same 350 people.

Try to close quickly on those, as tax penalties will continue to accrue until the closing date.It's unusual if there is a mortgage on the property for the taxes to not be current b/c if the homeowner does not pay them, the mortgage company will and then add them to the owner's mortgage.

I've had little/no issues keeping it continually rented through a property manager.

Continue to invest your cash and keep scaling your business.

I have been reading all that I can and have worked with and been mentored by some of the top 1% of entrepreneurs and investors in the country and would really like to continue to connect!

You don't have to give a pamphlet on your reason(s) why they'll not be new tenants of yours... just say no and continue to shop the property.Kudos,Mary

My other option is to stay home and continue studying for my RE license exam.

Since then I've continued my education via podcasts, books, perusing various RE blogs, asking questions anyone involved in the business.Origin: Originally from the Bronx --> San Bernardino, San Jose, & Monterey California --> Atlanta --> Newport News, Virginia --> Iowa Falls, IAWhat do I do :: I am a pastorRE Goals :: Duplicate my income in order to provide financial stability and security for my family.BiggerPockets :: During my research & studying I cam across the site.