You just need to know how to to use the controls.BUT, that being said, for most people, and you may not fall into that category, will increase their chance of success by understanding some of the details to a degree which will give them a vision of the future of that Investment.Another reason why I teach the details is that there are a large number of capable Investors who are going it alone.

And I live and invest in cold weather where in Feb it is below 0 for the whole month.And no it is not common place for landlords to to keep utilities on before move inNO ONE DOES THAT HERE!!!!

I'm the one in coveralls with the line of keys dangling down my leg so I'll drive the heap along with Jim and not care :)  its why when I started my real estate career I did not go toe to toe with the women that were selling houses..

Even I, as someone with a Solo 401K, could move my account to somewhere that allowed to self direct for this purposes but I choose not to.  To

I have a center to go to to get motivated.  

Ask a lot of questions here on BP , there are a lot of people willing to to help.

I think it'd still be of great value to to attend meetups outside the convention, would love to be looped into any that you're aware of @Adrian N.!

Spending the time I don't want to, to find a great deal. 

Do what you need to to cover your nut, then put your IRA to work.

You can even tell to to your lease buyer so they feel better about buying the option.You could then sell it Subject 2 with the lower priced financing in place you might be cash flow positive.