It takes patience and persistence but it's not complicated.Once you have an overview from the guides, you might want to look into buying 'The Book on Flipping Houses' which comes with 'The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs', also under the 'Education' tab.  

I am analytical and process focused whereas she is persistent and controlling.

Be patient and persistent.  

However, with enough calls and persistence, every once in a while you may find someone actually willing to talk that turns into a lead or deal.I generally call and try to start off the conversation in a way that immediately makes it clear I am not a telemarketer, nor am I trying to sell them anything--I'm just trying to have a chat about real estate.

Jumping in and then being consistent and persistence is key.

There is debate on what type of mailer you should send but it seems to be universally agreed that the key is persistance.

Please let me know if your issues persist or if the fix worked.

You're supposed to be persistent.

Brandt,It seems like you've got great persistence.

Thinking back to what I've read in various books on due diligence and experiences running my current commercial property, I made sure to ask the tough questions, and persist on getting clear answers to statements.