I've assisted clients with creating in one swoop a portal with Google Sites, a document repository with Google Docs, Group Calendars and Tasks within Google along with email.

When you look at the tasks associated with managing the property... it just seems to me that your investment is in better hands with a property manager when your not in the same location.

Newspaper writers and internet message boards (including BP - sorry Josh) are very poor substitutes for competent advice that fits the needs of each individual.

It seems to work for some people though, by no means do I claim to be an internet marketing Guru.

Your neigbhors put all your info on th internet for everyone to see.

This is a great site.How much time (per week/month/whatever) on my end is required to check on the management company, do my bookwork, and complete other required tasks when a good property management company is utilized?

Checked out a few and ended up with some dorky sites that are cluttering up internet space.

Josh recommended this to me when I didn't want my BP posts to show up in an internet search for my name.

So it seems your task you are undertaking is to save the borrowing buyer some time and effort by making the first connection(s) to already willing and able HML or bank lender(s).

Create your buyers list - REIA meetings-Order bandit signs “ We Sell Houses 555-5555â€-Keeps eyes and ears open for other bandit signs in the area-Internet classifieds, use craigslist (Whol)-Courthouse records-Realtors-Real estate auctions2.