I would like to get started with a du/tri/fourplex in the centeral CA area (fat chance I know), but could deal with any such dwelling anywhere from WA and TX, and possibly select north-eastern states.

If you and others around you question what you do and thing, and you veer away from making decisions you are simply stopping yourself from reaching your fullest potential as an investor.You are allowing this self-doubt and doubt from others to squeeze out your creative energy and inspiration that will make you a success.So what is stopping you from making that important decision in selecting a real estate education?

Do I need to have a specific property selected before going to a lender?

I tried to select an area code for a fax line, but I don't see my area code listed though I guess it's not a huge deal, I can always pretend that I live in a different area code.

Listed below, you will find a list of items you can look for to help select better comparable sales and therefore have a better idea of the range of value your property will appraise for (this list comes from the actual appraisal report, so they are the same things that the appraiser will be looking for as well).

I honestly don't trust alot of realtors, I need an interveiw process before selecting one.

I believe in selecting tenants with both eyes open and managing tenants with one eye closed.5) Never had it happen so far.

I love old people and yes, you are allowed to select based on age so long as you show a PREFERENCE for elderly people.- Young couples are fine candidates (especially if both of them work)- Young people that are single (single guys / girls) tend to be the flakiest tenants.

Larry may have the objective that I have in selecting proprties.

Otherwise you will either need to be selective and buy easy houses or learn how to do all the work for the first one.