(BTW, this act has nothing to do with mortgage lending as I have heard some say, unless it has a public good element).Another plus is that marketing, while done in a different manner, is not that necessary to the public.

I know this subject has been discussed numerous times in various threads on BP, but I'm going to bring it up again.I am looking for feedback from anyone that has gone from investing and managing their own properties as an after-work activity to doing it full time.

K.Marie, I no longer do any marketing and my marketing experience is in another business, but when I did market, I found that a key element is Branding.

After interning at a local CPA firm and talking with numerous Big Four professionals, I came to realize that although I did well in accounting and took full advantage of accounting clubs and associations, real estate was my true passion.

Also, I have rented numerous VRBO properties around the world.

Now, the house is boarded, except for the upstairs, where rain/weather opened to second floor to the elements.

I'm adding those elements to my list.Thanks guys!

There is just too much evidence in numerous charges against here, including an ongoing fraud investigation.

I do sumbit numerous offers on a weekly basis.

All you'll need is a book of phone numers and you can stay busy for a long time.And getting with the times, you can work the internet sites, craigs list and local FSBO sites.