Hello, I am completely new to real estate investing and was hoping to find out from people who have been in the game for a while what a realistic earning potential would be from accumulating long term rentals over time. 

Most tax preparers include in their engagement letter that you have ultimate responsibility to what is reported on the return.

But I looking at the long game - I want valued tenants that take care of the property and minimize wasting my time.

Assuming the property owner isn't playing games, why would an independent appraiser inflate the value? 

So I require skin in the game (average is 5% to 15%) to offset this.

Real estate is a long game and waiting is the hardest part. 

You can find loads of articles, videos, and online courses that'll give you a solid foundation in construction basics.Network and Find a Mentor: Try connecting with people who've been in the game for a while.

Real Estate is the long game, not the get rich quick theme we hear on social media. 

This is part of the game.

Hello all,New to the real-estate scene but getting started and excited to see where this goes. I own 1 house and starting the rental process now with a property management company in El Paso, hoping to buy another hom...