(There is a new program available - the Corporate Shield Program - for small operators but less than 100 operators have taken steps to use it yet.)

Indra,There are certain steps that need to be observed in all that we do in life if we are to achieve results!

I am trying to accumulate more rentals, and feel this is a good step towards that goal.

If I get through today and don’t’ find anything else that makes me run, I’ll approach the next steps which will be the attorney and financing.

In all of the states I've worked in (as an assessor) there have been three steps: (1) an informal request for review of the assessment to the local assessor; (2) an formal appeal to a local appeal board; and (3) a formal appeal to circuit court, tax tribunal, or state revenue commission.

I only get one chance at a "first" deal, and I know the first one is the most important as it could make or break a first time investor.Between working full time, and attending school full time, my time is a little pressed to do my due diligence for each property I'm interested in.I'm also looking into trying to intern or get a part time entry level job with a real estate office or property management company as a way to further pursue my education.

Okay, as someone who feels like I spent way too long in school and believe that too many people are pursuing higher education when it is really not in their interest, I guess I'll play the contrarian.

Don't miss The BiggerPockets Podcast - they are great for learning how others are finding success.You may also enjoy this post, about multifamily properties: How to Buy a Small MultiFamily Property: A Step by Step Case StudyOh - and be sure to set up some Keyword Alerts- especially for "La Crescenta" so you'll be notified when people mention it here in the forums.Thanks again for introducing yourself!

He has to step up to the plate on this and keep his integrity intact.

I am resilient but don't have a lot of money saved right now (I am sure that is the first step) Any advice?