So, I recommend you not only strive to become someone who does deals but also someone who is a thought-leader in the sector.

I strive to be neither optimistic or pessimistic, but rather realistic.

I will keep striving and learning.

Not that I am at the level yet but it's something to strive for this next year.

We have a friend who along with her Husband have become very successfull in Florida with REI to the point that after 18 months they were able to make it their full time careers, and that is what we strive for as well.We know that it will take sacrafice and determination and we are ready to commit.

Knowing myself - I will strive for every deal to be better than the previous one.- Is my rent assumption reasonable?

I am very excited to get to know you guys better because this looks to be a great community of like-minded go-getters, I have the go-getter in me but strive to have the knowledge and experience that you all do and that’s exactly what I look to gain here.

I strive to continue to improve my properties.

I now prefer two bedroom units, but will always strive to have a mix.

Here is how I do it:http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2010/03/10/determining-maximum-purchase-price-mpp/To use the formula, you need to be able to accurately estimate ARV:http://beta.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/73160-primer---estimating-arvYou need to be able to estimate Fixed Costs:http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2010/03/17/calculating-fixed-costs-flip-rehab-wholesale-real-estate-deal/You need to be able to estimate rehab costs:http://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookAnd you need to determine your desired profits...I strive for 15% of resale value with a minimum of $15K (for lower priced projects).