I would recommend talking about the steps you took to get over the hurdle to get your first deal, the issues you had to overcome, the lessons learned, etc.I find that the longer you do this business, the harder it is to remember the struggles you had as a relatively new investor -- so, while those struggles are likely still fresh in your mind, write them down and share them!

Despite all the wringing of hands and gnashing of teeth by investors, the hurdles aren't that high.

I'm finding that because our loan amount is pretty small, there's several hurdles in obtaining this type of financing.The building is located in Chicago.Would appreciate any ideas.

He is very knowledge to local market as well.Property management will be one of the biggest hurdles for most out of state.

Once I get over that initial hurdle, my plan is to continue to accumulate additional properties.

But a lease is not unreasonable under any circumstance.

The housing prices in most places seem to be rising now. It seems like most sellers want to wait to see what the market will be down the road and most don't seem interested in doing lease options now.

Will this mak...

One of the hurdles is when some counties do not allow for funding and recording on the same day (such as Los Angeles County for example) As such, a simultaneous closing is out of the question and a back to back dry closing will take a few days.

(just at a guess, but it's not an unreasonable one)  Market's been on the rise quite a lot here over the past few years.

One of the first ways which is illustrated throughout this thread is the harsh contrast between the idealistic view of real estate that we imagine (and which is marketed heavily by unscrupulous gurus) and the reality of real estate.The first hurdle to get over on the path to success is to be able to push through and to oftentimes be your own (and only) cheerleader and to be okay with it.