They are shipped directly to you for free.

This is big because when I try new systems it takes time learning what the software is capable of doing and what it lacks and getting used to using it.Streamlines Processes - The more websites you have to flip through to get your work done, the more complex your system is, the more layers you add to your work process the more time, money and resources you waste to get work done.

Depending on your experience level though it might make sense to flip 2-3 houses first to understand how to deal with contractors, lawyers, lenders, agents, etc when the stakes are lower.Even though apartments are commercial properties, getting some of the basics under your belt will result in 2 key benefits:You will have a good idea of estimates for normal repairs to the units and can better understand what properties will take once you purchase them to bring them up to your desired standard for the area.Your potential investors might have more faith in your performance if you have some other investing experience under your belt - might even want to consider getting 1-2 rentals to help with this "resume building" if you are going for a number of investors that may not have personal knowledge of your capabilities. .

If you haven't heard postage is going up this month. 1st class is going up 3 cents and postcards are going up 1 cent.http://about.usps.com/news/national-releases/2013/pr13_077.htmIf you plan on doing a lot of in house direct mail it is probably worth stocking up on forever stamps.Really we all should have done this last week to write it off as a 2013 expense but since that ship has sailed don't get screwed twice!

BTW I am in Kuwait working as a contractor so it was quite the challenge to get the notary and documents shipped.

We did do that and we shipped the signed documents off to be notarized but it was during the holiday rush so it took far too long for them to reach the notary.

You need to be capable of changing gears from time to time.

They were very prompt in shipping out the books.

Ever been on a submarine or ship?

Ultimately, only you know what you are truly capable of.