Be consistent and persistent!

Most people only post the good, and it's very helpful to hear from actual buyers -- especially with turnkeys.It validates the need to read everything carefully; have independent professionals confirm what you're being told; and manage the manager.Sorry to hear about this, but I agree that with persistence you can turn it around.

This whole business is a numbers game, and if you don't have the persistance factor you will NOT find the deals.Flipper, yes, the owner must be a willing participant of the short sale.

When does persistence become irrational? 

But if they think you've been persistent then you'll be using the competitions marketing as leverage!"

But if you are persistent and determined to put in the time, effort, marketing and treat it as a business, you can most definitely make it happen.

I hope it's true and you stay persistent, real estate can be very lucrative.Hope also to see you more around the forums!

Good to see someone your age being this ambitious, if you stay focused and persistent then you will definitely go places!!

Only to essentially give up because I did not get immediate results.Don't be me.Consistence and persistence.

Regardless of what anyone says, starting a new business takes risk, courage and persistence, and as @Andrew Holmes shared, that's why so few are successful at it.