She has a full time job and we have 3 kids, so I found other things she enjoyed about real estate to get her involved (and talked about it constantly).For example, I found she loves looking through the MLS and driving for dollars together, so I really latched onto that. 

I have a 20 unit with a management company in South Bend, IN, and I am constantly surprised at how much less effective bad management companies can be.

But who wouldn't want to be aware that one of their properties was constantly costing them money?

Always consider the source.Hateful tenants are generally by nature outside the normal stream of society.

Lots of deals fall through, but I were working with a newbie and doing this constantly, where my client was obviously not sure what they want or how to get it, I'd probably break up with them fairly quickly. 

I've been procrastinating on doing this post, despite spending many hours reading through the site and listening to podcasts 1 through 45 as of today, constantly given the constant encouragement from Josh and Brandon that is essential to jump right in..

What I have observed in several instances is that people are really not purchasing an investment or a revenue stream.

To break through this initial struggle, stay positive and rely on that network of contacts you have been building.Look for Multiple Streams of IncomeNew investors generally want to be in the rehab world.

We are still working on the interior and haven't done anything serious to the yard, but I think about it constantly.

Go to meetups in your area constantly and Network.