I want to absorb as much information as I can and land some type of property deal within the next year or so (by my 21st birthday if I can in May).

Some things you can negotiate such as you wanted to put in a new water heater on the day they have a birthday party planned. 

The younger one got a $30 birthday check a couple years ago. 

I'm hoping to have my first deal by my 33rd birthday (May 10).

Antique furniture, really nice one-of-a-kind artwork and wall hangings.Now if the guest mentions a birthday/anniversary/special occasion etc, we will leave some treats, even beer, wine or champagne depending.....There is no set way to do it, just go with your gut......what would you want to see when you walk in the door?

If you are farming foreclosures or people in general, consider using an oversized envelope that looks more like a birthday card or card for an occasion. 

I would like to retire no later than my 60th birthday.

The first one had 25 cars on the property celebrating a birthday party.

I would also be upset if I was say, throwing a birthday party for my nephew and strangers came knocking on the door unexpectedly wanting to walk through.

For my 40th birthday, I bought myself a bass guitar.As to real estate, you have already gathered 90% of the information you need by buying and owning a house.