One thing I would do if I had to start all over from scratch is read the book "The Millionaire Real Estate Investor" by Gary Keller and create a business plan straight from the pages in his book.

Originally posted by @Gary Parker: Originally posted by Patrick D.: The thing I love about being an agent is that it helps you with almost everything else RE related, whether it's raising money, doing rehabs, getting referrals etc.

Gary Keller of Keller Williams wrote a book called "Shift - How Top Real Estate Agents Tackle Tough Times", and in Chapter 10 he wrote about using Creative Financing to help Sellers and Buyers.

One good one is the Millionare Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller.

@Gary Dubovickwelcome to BiggerPockets. you will find a wealth of information on this site so develop a plan set your goals and take action.best of luckMichael

Originally posted by @Olandis Gary: Hello BP, How does a landlord go about dinging a tenants credit report for non-payment of rent?

Hi Gary,Congrats on making a decision and taking action.

My best advice is read "Millionaire Real Estate Agent" by Gary Keller.

(This is my version some words by Gary Keller)

@Matt Rosas Some of these guys clean up...I buy rentals out of state in Northen Indiana, and cities like Gary are just like Detroit, burned and boraded up homes, the gangs are bad drugs etc...But the simpe concept is even in hte roughest cities they are people would need homes, there are husbands with families that need homes.