That's where I'm at - trying to figure out how to fake it 'til I make it - The "It" factor or the confidence factor is so crucial when you're just starting out which is why having a mentor can help tremendously.

Hell, I've been an independant consultant for 30 years.My point in criticising the MLM "foreclosure help factories' is that in my professional experience (investigating allegations of predatory practices for the Mortgage Bankers Association, Washington DC, and serving as Plaintiff's expert on mortgage loan servicing in several Federal Bankruptcy Courts, plus running my own NonProfit preforeclosure counseling org for a decade) is that the offer to "help" evaporates the instant the so-called services provider realizes there isn't a buck to be made.... leaving the distressed homeowner in worse straights.If you are an exception to the generalization, that's great as you are one less businessman in need of oversight.

Not sure if anyone reading has ever heard about us, but we are a factory direct supplier for most of our customer's building needs.

My best property for return and low headache factor is a newer larger property right on the edge of the low income area in a quiet pocket with great access, so it can attract better quality tenants.

Of course this is all on paper and varies a bit from project to project; as others have pointed out, one big factor is where you borrow your money from and how much that will cost you.

Another big factor is how they're budgeting for capital expenses.

A big factor is the area that you will be investing in, but if I were you I would start with multi-family's and migrate to SFR's down the road.

Will it attract people who ride scooters, factory workers or students?

I know a major factor is that roof and finding out how extensive that damage is.

Well aware of the opportunities made by RE investors and housing.In the big picture, say I open a small factory turning out consumer widgets and use the funding made available for plant, equipment, inventor and employees.