Most of that time was spent educating myself by reading books, talking to other investors, and watching youtube videos.

Through the CRE you can engage a buyers broker to find properties that meet the criteria suggested by the CRE.I know my advice is unconventional in today's instantaneous knowledge, instant satisfaction, guru worship environment.  

@Craig Tomlinson  If this is happening often in your area, I would suggest offsite recorded video cameras. 

Continue reading and watching videos.

@Brandon Turner has a great video in the "How To" section of the videos titled "How To Get Started in Real Estate Investing for the Struggling Newbie" where he talks about learning how to surf (while he was on his month-long vacation in Hawaii).  

Link: takes them to a short walkthrough video of the propertyIf you'd like to explore using proximity marketing for your real estate business please visit the site or send me questionHttp://www.asirvia.com/b2cninja

Being online it's easy to get distracted and have a video run through. 

The leasing or rental of units in those two family homes in which the owner occupies one apartment of that home as his residence is not covered by this law unless: The homeseeker or renter is a recipient of public assistance or housing subsidy; or,The leasing or rental process utilized the services of a person or organization whose business includes engaging in residental real estate related transactions; or,The availability of such unit is made known by making, printing, publishing, or causing to be made printed or published any notice, statement, or advertisement with respect to the rental of such a unit that indicates any preference limitation, exclusion or discrimination based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, children, marital status, handicap, veteran status, or public assistance or housing subsidy recipiency.The following text is effective 07/01/93  

Engage a creditor BK attorney and have your past due amounts in line as far as what your tenant owes you.

He's the guy to talk to....lots of good information and has videos that walk you through the entire process.