Doing all these things not only sets you on the right financial tract in general, but you also learn several things that are often not discussed in the books and podcasts you're reading/listening to: Discipline, focus, patience, financial management, risk analysis.  

In the long term my goal is to invest in multi-unit properties.My initial "hopeful" skillset is in the financial side of the business and the drive and discipline involved. 

The discipline will ratchet up more as Silicon Valley lunacy subsides and easy venture money gets harder to obtain.  

It just requires discipline to know when to walk away and not buying something just for the sake of the 1031 Exchange. 

It's not rocket science, but you need to be disciplined and follow basic rulesHope you enjoy itGino

Let them know your DREAM of real estate is keeping you focused and disciplined about your personal finances.

One, you lacking the self discipline or two you do not have a big enough shovel.

My real estate experience and my relentless discipline will be combined into a system that will develop high levels of positive cashflow.

The trick then is to discipline yourself so you can use them but still always pay them off; score will stay in the 760-800 range if you do this.Good luck!

If the seller is hiding bad financials it could be coming from poor management or lack of discipline couldn't it?