I have spent a number of days riding around scouting houses with Bryan and am hoping for the best.

I need 4 things: 1) to get started 2) build credibility with lenders 3) gain know-how 4) scout a "team" that can handle commericialFor now, should I partner on a deal that fits my target specs?

I remember hearing a rough stat in real estate school about how 1 in 5 agents don't renew their license the first go around, by year five only 20% of agents are still active.....if you are just looking for "scouts on the field" you may try contacting the real estate schools and tell the instructors to hand your name out....may not be the most experienced agents but with you being their only agent I guarantee they will be dedicated to You only.

Thanks @Joshua McGinnis and @Allan Glass I went scouting the future Crenshaw rail line yesterday and it is still rough around the edges, particularly as you get further south.I do like the "book end" concept.

It would be good for someone who is scouting out potential properties in an area that they might not be familiar with, especially out of state.

I actually like to scout by bicycle.   

I've been scouting sites looking for the place to make something like this happen. 

I've been scouting houses for sale on craigslist and found this: Condo - 2100sqft, $165k, sold in '04 for $513k, foreclosed now.The taxes for 2009 - $4,700 plus $375 association fees!

I have been scouting the forums on the topic, listening to podcasts, reading books, and reaching out to BP members.

(They’re commonly used by hunters to scout areas for animal movement.)