The first - driving around, locating distressed properties, recording as much information as possible, and then cataloging the information into a spreadsheet/database.

, yet I have no choice but to do just that on my next purchase closing Jan 2nd.We let go of one, and keeping the one that was open to our inspection visit, had the unit looking like we just walked into a catalog and appeared to have no issues making rent payments.The one we are letting go, gave us such a tough time at unit inspection despite being notified of this multiple times by seller’s team.I literally had to request my buyers agent to call seller agent back and ask that something be done to facilitate a thorough inspection, that “I was paying for”.About 45 minutes later, said tenant let us in and tried to play nice.By then sadly the damage had already been done and I truly have no interest in inheriting such a tenant.Long story short, yes I hate the “we have always done this, or we did this…..”

Not only will the blog be beneficial to catalog your journey, but will also help show other members that you have a track record. 

We want to use our RE strategy to follow Marcia Maynard's motto of providing Safe, Clean, Quiet, and Affordable (may get the exact quote wrong but it was over a 150 podcasts ago) living spaces for our customers.Finding local mentors has led me to two different REIA groups in my area where I have found experienced and willing mentors along with a network of potential partners and investors.I have read six different books from the BP catalog as well as three others from podcast suggestions.Among the information from these books, I was led to move my 401k into a self-directed, checkbook control trust that I am still considering the possibilities for, and look forward to using those monies more freely than I had.All in all, I have a great big thank you for Josh Dorkin for putting all of this together.

Also, a tip that helped me out alot I get the Lowes or Home depot catalogs and look through them when I have some free time to get an idea on what basic things cost.

Maybe you've heard of the "Sear's Catalog."

This allows me to keep a virtual catalog online of both long-range and short-term action items no matter which device I'm using (phone, tablet, laptop, etc) at any location and anytime of the day. 

I have a catalog folder in front of me, but it's so under the radar there's no brand name, just a symbol of a orange winged globe.The kitchen cabs below cost ~$1350

Thankshttp://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10208783/#/30208782

West Systems makes great resins, it might be worth checking their catalog for a product too.Be sure to let me know how it goes, and good luck!