For me, I can do that stuff but hate to spend my time on it because it's just not the best use of my time.Sites like Investor Carrot have a focus on 2 important things: (1) the business of real estate investing and (2) ease of use for the non-technical user.  

It helps to put my nerves more at ease. 

The seller has requested information on my other investments to give some legitimacy to my business and help ease her mind that she wont be filing a foreclosure proceeding against me in the future. 

A good rental reference or two would put my mind to ease, that and of course a fat security deposit.

The park is in good condition and the other homes are well maintained, so that eases my concerns a bit.  

I'm currently living in SE.4 - I want to get my real estate license, not so that I can act as an agent for others - but so that I can get access to the MLS and for ease of getting in to see prospective properties.

look at the pricing variation over the years and it will put you at ease.

It will impress on your prospective private lenders that you know how to handle money and it will make them feel at ease about lending you money.So, the above 5 things are what I would do...knowing what I know now...if I am a newbie and I want to get money for my first deal.What about the other experienced real estate investors out there?

They have eased up some but still lots of red tape.

The truck is great for quick hauls when you didn't plan on it, but the trailer wins hands down on ease of load, unload, weight capacity and the ability to leave it behind.