Ease of finding tenants?

[Eric Cioffi]

It seems everyone is a pessimist when I tell them I am very interested in investing in real estate (rentals).

Out of curiousity, how easy or hard is it to find a tenant in todays economy? I understand that it varies depending on the house and the area. But in general, do you typically find tenants within a short time of a tenant leaving or buying a new property?

I'm nervous that if I were to start looking and find a property I want to invest in, I wouldn't be able to find a tenant and be stuck with 2 mortgages.

Thanks!