Wish you were told these things...

[Nastassja Dales]

What are some things you wish you knew or were told when you first started investing. I currently own 2 houses and am still rehabbing one. I plan on renting them out but I am not sure what really to expect (other than most of the horror stories I have heard regarding renting) I would like to continue purchasing more houses and flip some as well. What I have learned so far: its REALLY hard to find reliable labor, working on houses yourself is really exhausting and something always goes wrong when you think it will be a simple fix! Please let me know any lessons/advice you have! Thank you :)