On the capital side, it's talking with investors, the press, giving presentations, etc.Finally, about a third is responding to emails and phone calls, which really boils down to the above two-thirds, I'm just not sure how it's really divided among those categories because I don't track it that closely, and it's different every day.I typically leave the office by 6:00 PM, then go home and check in with BP and some emails on the trusty iPad, and even some occasional work projects.

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.

So nixed the fridge and the guy with the egress cancelled.Day got worse before it got better: Answered the question "What would happen if I accidentally drilled through drywall right into (live) Romex?"

I follow the legal aspects of this to the letter (via Nolo press: CA Landlord's Law Book; But it's still not as thorough as I need.)

I've found some crazy items on backgrounds that "were accidentally" left off the application from people who say they have no credit history.

I highly recommend the self help legal books from Nolo Press.

I believe that you would be hard pressed to find a judge to enforce specific performance.

For all we know, he did it to garner press when book sales were down (the whole "any press is good press" thought).And as to whether or not he's a good teacher, or whether his ideas or good or not, opinions on that are fine.

Sorry for the long introductory e-mail, but I have a pressing concern.I'm located in the Bronx in New York.

I one that had been turned off at the switch by the furnace accidentally.