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It is widely accepted in business that the experienced teach the intern, in real estate it's common to "leach" a deal, latch onto the leads produced by newbies and follow through splitting profits, nothing wrong with that. 

How do I select the proper title company and escrow officer to assist me in closings. 

They ended up selecting option "1" to our amazement! 

If you are proactive and get a portfolio wide policy, then yes it covers that.

That is the contract that is most widely used and you want to use that one.  

@Bill ZhouYou have come to the right place to connect with the wide array of real estate professionals and investors.

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A good tenant stays for many years, pays all the rent on schedule, and takes care of the property.Property selection - If you want people from your target tenant segment to occupy the property, buy properties similar to what and where they rent today.The process is straightforward.

If it was a science then we would all have the ability to avoid bad things happening to our portfolio.Best bet: Develop your investing criteria, goals and objects and then concentrate on 1-2 markets.Wrote a helpful blog post on how to select a market: Choosing the Right US Real Estate Market To Invest In: The 4-Step Guide to Success