The author, Michael Gerber, gives solid advice for actually building a business, rather than just doing the technical work of the business.If you've never seriously done property managment, and I'd consider a handful of properties not too serious, then working at a large brokerage will give you a background in doing that, provided you actually work in that area and don't get roped into answering the phone and being a buyer's agent.

I should add that I'm thinking about getting a RE license (gather market data, credibility, more control over my deals, possible commissions) and but I'm unsure of agent market saturation and choosing a broker (stipulations and fee schedules) rather than my business being regulated.

I think it would alleviate some of the trial and error investors go through with the more traditional methods of finding contractors, and some of them not being very good.If it was implemented, there's also value added in this way: if contractors are reviewed/recommended who are not a part of BP, ones with positive reviews could/should be contacted and invited to join the site...would add tons of credible knowledge and experience from the contractors' point of view...which we all learn from.

Not only for your business, but for credibility of investors as a whole.

He's gotten into some legal trouble since he authored the book for other reasons, but that doesn't detract from the great content in my mind at least.Good luck!

Watch last 6 minutes when she asks two experts, John Helmick, Guerilla Marketing and REO expert Michael Corvet, author of Find It, Fix It & Flip It, "IS NOW A GOOD TIME TO INVEST IN DETROIT?"

There is no telling what other information is incorrect and I am sure there is a nice little disclaimer in the small print.They get your money for a system, give incorrect info, and then absolve themselves of anything with a disclaimer.You need to connect with people doing wholesaling that are credible and have their business set up properly.

Deducts money from the rent which she has no authorization at all and basically blew off my Property Manager via email telling her to get a hobby instead of having a discussion with her.

I understand the networking aspect of it, but its like anything and you will be starting at the bottom and having to work your way up and build credibility.

Add a authorization to contact employer/ landlord for info etc...