If they don't have that amount, that is real money and a serious commitment, otherwise the applicant is nothing more than a renter.

If you seek immediate success without full consideration of all the possibilities, as Bill stated, you can get hammered.I very much agree with Bill that it is very wise to seek knowledge and experience beyond books and other forms of media.I also agree with Bill that you should be fully prepared before making a commitment.

I've found that those who commit to engaging daily on the site, and really diving in, become the most successful.

My work ethic and my commitment to stay clean in my dealings with people and treat people with respect and fairness will speak for itself.

(This challenge assumes that you know how to compose a letter, keep track of your campaign activity, know when you have a deal, know pretty much what to say when the calls come in, have money available for expenses and so on.)The challenge is pretty simple: Commit to sending out a minimum number of letters each day for at least 3 months.Based on information I've gathered from other wholesalers 1000 letters per month seems to be a good number.

As of right now, I'm looking to get started in Wholesaling because of the low upfront financial commitment.

I also use the CrimeReports app - I like the way it gives me fairly detailed information on the location and type of crime committed.

Brian Mathews I appreciate your concern and am not committing to that plan, just looking at all my options.

I'm thinking that acquiring and managing our first few rentals (building experience and cash flow) will serve as an additional asset for the second wave of acquisitions (that may require more creative financing).I am committed to getting involved on the forums and asking some of the questions that keep me up at night, so here's the first one:Is there any benefit to us NOT being married when we start buying?

Be willing to put yourself out there, accept rejection, network, network, network, work your butt off, be reliable and trustworthy, know your market better than any other agent, network, network, network, etc.I would suggest being upfront with your family about the time commitment this will require and make sure they're on board.