I have compiled a small list of the issues most landlords seem to run into, if you can interview agents and ask about these things and get solid answers that work for you, then you may have found your agent.- NO LIMITS ON NUMBERS OF INSURED PROPERTIES - INSURE PROPERTIES HELD IN AN ENTITY (LLC / INC) ON PERSONAL LINES - LOCAL AGENT – PASSIONATE ABOUT REAL ESTATE - REPLACEMENT COST OR ACTUAL CASH VALUE - FLIPPING?

Make sure you interview them and get a feel for them.

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Lawyers can also provide other documents, such as leases and can form your LLCs.Property Manager – If you decide to run your own properties, you should still interview management companies in your market to familiarize yourself with costs associated with running the property.

I believe Antony Hopkins was once asked druing an interview, if he had a coach; he answered, "No, I have 6 of them"!

Hello Roy- I suggest your friend interviews at least 3 property management companies before making a decision.

Does anyone ever get interviewed from this area with ideas and success stories?

Interview them all and find one that suits your own BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY!

@Eric HamiltonThe cost would depend on providers, services they provide and value, I suggest interviewing several before making your decision.You can not borrow from an IRA personally, but if you wanted to buy real estate in your IRA, the IRA can borrow but the loan must be non-recourse.The contribution limit for an IRA is $5,500 per year (if you are over 50 there is an additional $1,000 in catch up that you can contribute).

Interview applicants and ask them questions.