I use to work for H&R Block so I am also up on tax consequences in most cases.

I have been coaching some new investors over the last year and decided to start writing down the basics for they and others that I can share with in the future.I have addressed some of my own frustrations as I learned the ropes but my experiences are of course different than what others have experienced.I would love to hear what you found the most frustrating or what was your biggest road block to getting started in real estate.Thanks for your insights!

It will only take a minute of your timeIt blocks your number for five (5) years.

So I was cold calling today and I call up a landlord about a property that I saw sitting on a block.

So I was cold calling today and I call up a landlord about a property that I saw sitting on a block.

I'm going to have to disagree with you on this Marian, if you look at the pictures you will notice on the opposite of the room with the couch that there is a fireplace so really the only place to set that couch would be in front of the window which is perfectly fine- sit in the couch opposite the fireplace-Also the front door is on the other wall with the smaller window so you couldnt put it there either as it would block the path.

The property is less than a half mile from his office (just two blocks away), and he was blown away at my offer....plus he hadn't even noticed it on the MLS.

Not real far away but by the blocks if in urban core.You look like you are on the cross street road.What is the traffic noise like?

Seriously, a few blocks makes all the difference.WHO is showing it.Master those three and you're golden :D

Besides, there is a fairly high traffic street that my street T's into, so I will put an arrow pointer there (probably today or tomorrow) to get more than just the folks that live right in the couple nearby blocks.