Check out the link below and look at how sophisticated, yet simple these scams can be:What is the Lebanese Loop and how can this lead to theft at the ATM Machine?

Now I'm trying to figure out what are some things I can do everyday consistently to keep the momentum and really start seeing the fruits of my labor.I plan on learning facebook marketing soon.

However, if you're strapped for cash and looking for the lowest hanging fruit, then I would definitely get a list of code violations from your city.

Currently converting an old cannary, fruit processing company, low security prison (this is a big one!).  

Leaves had been stuffed down the pipes-they came up through my tub when the upstairs washing machine drained.

These lenders are high-volume machines and will come with more process and diligence than your local REIA "rich uncle", but there's no profit share in these scenarios.If you're taking the local private lender route, the terms of the loan can vary enormously.

You just need to be an expert at running your own personal machine. 

Here is what I mean.You have to be able to "give away some fruit", but "keep the farm".  

We have them installed under/next to dishwashers, washing machines, water heaters etc.

But, it's a good thing I am a "nerd", because my interest in machines and buttons, and what makes things tick saved me thousands of dollars in the long run)This business is a business of people management, evictions, damages, court scenes, proving you are right in court, and having the proof and evidence to back up what you say.With that in mind, and me being my own attorney in court, I found the following useful "Technology" that enabled me to never lose a case in my 13 years as a landlord.The following is what Technology did for me, that helped me in all phases of this business.QuickBooks:  Kept track of all my tenantsKept track of all RepairsWhat tenants owedHow much each tenant paid in Security DepositsWhen I purchased a rentalHow much it costHow many square feetWhen I sold itFor how muchProfit and Loss Report to see where I stood financiallyHow much money I owed to my VendorsAnd everything I wanted to know about my tenantsNextI had Vonage Phone (An internet phone) that did the followingActed as an Answering ServiceKept track of the date and time the call came inCould view the call in audio and in written form on my computerCould print out the message and take it to court with meKept track of the date and time I called someone Allowing me to print this out as well if I needed it for courtNextStamps.comThis kept track of every piece of mail I mailed outThe day and timeThe person I sent it tooAllowed me to print out a report if I had to take it to court for evidence; And it served as a proof of sendingNextPrinterComputer/laptop (in my case if it had keys or a laser pen, I had it.