He is pretty conservative and has encouraged me to stay away from some of the properties I've been interested in for various reasons.

Do you have an air conditioner that is relatively new and just needed a new evaporator coil or is leaking refrigerant? 

You can Fix & Flip, you can Buy & Hold, you can do Tax LIens, you can do Multi Family - I was asked what I specialize in so here it is:I write this post to encourage those who want to be successful.

I recently hit the 3 year mark of being tobacco free.Immediately I didn't even question the possibility that the evaporation/aerosol inhalation of two of the most commonly encountered food, cosmetic, and hygiene chemicals, glycerin and propelyne glycol, would be harmful whatsoever.I heard the hype, I asked doctors. 

@Alina Trigub - Thank you for the "One Thing" recommendation and your encouragement to narrow in. 

This is the Village's way of encouraging owner occupied properties, but misses the mark (as do many of their attempts at reform). 

I would encourage you to educate yourself.

Unless you're working with someone you trust (via personal network/relationship) I would encourage you to underwrite more deals before participating in one.

Encourage anyone you know that lives in Kansas City, Missouri to register as well.

If you're just starting out, I would encourage you to find some local real estate investor groups that meet each month or so.