Immerse yourself and become a master of your craft.Starting out, you do not need any software.  

CCIM and SIOR are good options, but they require a level of portfolio requirements to receive the designations that you won't have until you get immersed in the business yourself.Ultimately, what you need more than knowledge to succeed in this this business, is the willingness to have hundreds of conversations weekly with people you don't already know, and to do that every week for the rest of your career.

Every time a tenant moved out 3 out of 8 evictions or so, it felt like a gamble, with someone leaving the place in ruins. 

my problem is I have not found anyone who will look at the deal until i have it under contract so I dont know how it will go and I am speculating as to what I think it will go for.I don't have 500 or a 1000 to lose on a gamble.

Greetings Fellow REIs,I took the plunge into REI approximately three months ago and have been immersing myself in learning ever since.

I think it's fine to risk a small portion of your net worth on a gamble, but everything else means betting the farm.Speaking of farm, here are 50 acres in Hilsboro for $3M https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/NW-West-Union-Rd-Hillsbor...Dang, maybe if I..?

Google street and sat view are only your friends to eliminate property....not to determine what you will buy....I swear up and down to people all the time...go look at what you plan to buy.....don't gamble. 

Consider joining local real estate investment groups or associations to further immerse yourself in the real estate community.Gain Hands-on Experience: Your internship with private investors is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in real estate investing.

In term of reward, I know the reward of mortgage note, but for tax lien it's kind like semi gambling.

Probably has another source of income resulting in them not closing houses and not being immersed in real estate on a day to day basis