BP is a great resources with several tools at your disposal (forums, blogs, podcasts, fileplace, and more), so make sure you spend some time to familiarize yourself with site and its offerings.

My issue though, is that they come from the perspective of investors who have been doing this awhile and have testimonials at there disposal to build their case.

Basically, he wanted to charge me $377 to install a new garbage disposal and $245 to install a new toilet fill valve.

Is the theory the User will be spending more in rent (declining stock means for raising rent prices) so will have less "disposable income" for their habit/addiction?

They're essentially disposable, and are perfectly capable of taking over millions of lower-level jobs.

After that, take some time to browse the forums and blogs, there is a ton of information at your disposal.

I wanted to have all the tools agents have at their disposal (mostly MLS and lock-box access, handling of contracts, etc.)

My profession affords me a limited amount of disposable income.

To start, I intend to wholesale for immediate income, partner on deals when the opportunity arises, and eventually be in a position to invest individually.Unfortunately, I have very little disposable income and a bankruptcy just under a year ago.

Next I’d look for ways to reduce maintenance; some don’t put bedroom closets in, dishwashers, carpet, garbage disposals, add gutter guards, etc, depending on the property.