I am just beginning in real estate investing and hope to have a couple of deals under my belt by the end of the year.

Also living in the snow belt doesn't help.

The point of all the numbers is How much are you missing out on by not starting now.The specialized knowlege that is most important in investing is having exit strategies.Having a lot of tools in your tool belt gives you more options in each deal you do.You can buy and sell to wholesalers, buy and hold (rentals), buy and rehab, buy from wholesalers and sell toend buyers, buy notes on properties, buy on the courthouse step[s, lease options, straight options,partnerships,commercial Real Estate,buy land to develop,buying foreclosures, short sales, tax lien sales, buying estate sales, buying condemed properties, buying the right of redemption,inner city fixer upers, city and county programs, grants, become a Real Estate Agent, or even become a lender.The list of ways to profit in Real Estate goes on and on.

I only have one small deal under my belt which was a residential income property.

Cleveland is in the list some of my lenders send me not to send them properties being as it is in the "rust belt" .

I'm just looking to get a few deals under my belt so I can gain more experience and confidence.

I have 5 under my belt and the renters are lining up, thankfully.

Keep systematically working to get that first deal under your belt and stay positive.

I have started looking at a variety of properties to get that first 100 under my belt so I could come across something on my own.

I am just beginning with no deals under the belt (i have made a few offers and waiting on sellers reply) but I am seeing leads from local newspapers and craigslist.