I'd not say an investor has less recourse than a HML, a partnership agreement can nail the feet down of an investor far beyond the rights of any lender, the subject of another recent post.

If Josh doesn't nail them, I will and I may in addition to Josh.

Jonathan, you really hit the nail on the head when you stated that this is a balancing act and that we want to take action to learn but that for now the action should be studying and networking as much as possible.

I have helped him over the years with the hammer and nail stuff and occasionally with collecting rent and dealing with problem tenants.  

Quick introduction of myself.Start with my profile - my real estate experience is outlined there, a thumb-nail sketch, really.A little more about me...I'm still working a W2 position as a system programmer for legacy mid-frame systems.

You can get nailed for a wrongful foreclsoure. 2.

Graham Mink hit the nail on the head as to what I was thinking: "Math and spreadsheets aren't everyone's strong suits, and there is room in RE investing for people that would rather not have a masters in finance. "  There are many of us that come from different walks of life and have virtually no background in finance, spreadsheets, analysis etc. 

Thank you Anish Tolia nailed it.  

I wasn't sure where to post this. Im not sure if she is on Bigger Pockets, but her rehab site is beautiful! I just love the stories of her rehabs and photos!http://www.thegritandpolish.com/if-at-first-you-dont-succeed...

Best way is set a spray booth in garage use airless spray uncut baseboard, cut install and chaulk brad nail holes and touch up