The inspector said it wasn't something amateurs typically do.

Picking a market is not that important only rookies and amateurs think that.

The area is not important but newbies and amateurs think so because they think its the key to success. 2.

You should concentrate and prioritize lighting and landscaping elements: the difference between professional and amateur remodels is in the details.

If your agent interviews you and tries to figure out if you are a new investor, amateur, or season pro that's when you know you are working with an investor agent.  

Determine your requirements and then hand the tenant written notice of your intentions.You don't need to introduce yourself as a beginning Landlord or apologize for any inconvenience or otherwise make yourself look like an amateur.

But that's why I don't spend a lot of time playing amateur economist trying to predict what will cause the next downturn or when it will happen. 

I used to give clever, sarcastic retorts when I was an amateur.

I read off my own "teaching copy" of the list, which has presentation notes attached.The majority of my tenants come to me with the past experience of having multipage leases in small print thrown at them for the first time on the day of the signing as the property manager or bumbling amateur landlord waits, sighing irritably and checking their watch, if the tenant should have the temerity to actually try to read the document.

Hello DIY amateur trying to renovate my condo before being listed for sale!