." ~ Hadley's Law)The way most people get started in RE is to work their COI (your circle of influence == all the people you know) and going out from there, asking about anyone who's at least THINKING about selling their house.Also, you'd be surprised how well Craiglist ads, Facebook posts and other FREE social media can work for you.  

Frankly, I'm surprised you send Christmas cards. 

Since Headlee limits the increase in Taxable Value to inflation or 5%, whichever is less, you'll benefit for years to come.I'm actually surprised that more municipalities didn't try to raise their millage rates.

This time around my HELP loaded the trailer in a sub par fashion and I'm surprised it all made it to the landfill!! 

They give you the check last minute and surprise it bounces, you never see another dollar and eviction is necessary.

You'll be surprised how comfortable you will get on these forums and the like-minded people you will meet.

I talked to my tenant over the phone first time today and found out a lot of surprises.  

It would not surprise me to find that your vacation cottage 1-year rental suddenly becomes someone else' AirBnB income stream.

If, at the settlement table, the seller surprises the buyer and says the price has now increased $150,000, the buyer walks away (appalled).  

I also own a sfh right next door to the duplex, and so out of convenience put a 30 yard roll off container in between the the two houses.