If you have a focused plan and prepared questions you can learn a lot in an hour. 

I believe that you don't get returns (failed to deliver) with bulk mailers so you don't know which addresses are bad.That's the simple stuff.My advice is to do various mailings that you or some prepares locally, that go out immediately, using 1st class postage.

Still, it prepares you well.

I wholeheartedly believe in the end you will come out ahead, but you must be prepared to weather potential storms with the strain of limited to no cash flow, which can be challenging. 

Keep looking, but be prepared for higher interest rates with maybe maximum of 65% loan amounts (hopefully more though).

Also, you need to be prepared to screen prospective tenants yourself and verify vouchers before committing to lease.

You can present an offer that aligns with your financial goals, but be prepared to walk away if the seller won’t negotiate to a price that ensures you’re not left in a tough financial situation.

Renovated basement recently to prepare to rent out.

Have a baby, and gallop into the sunset (while still making calls to PM's)INTEREST:I first got interested in Real Estate Investing because of the potential financial freedom it can provide to me and my family.

@Jason Dubon I use a percentage of the rental income to prepare for expenses.