Tour guide book: every travel pro has mentioned this and #2.

I toured a vacant motel yesterday in Indiana and think this could be a decent opportunity. 

I'm 36 years old , I served 2 Combat tours in Iraq under Operation Iraqi Freedom as well as Operation New Dawn, I'm currently medically retired at a rate of 100% with the VA.

The bigger REIAs often offer classes so you can learn different niches of investing, or go on property tours and learn to spot problem areas.  

but for now, here's a rundown of my last 30 days with this deal.So, I went and toured this property with zero intention of even putting an offer in.

It's been on the market for a long time and toured it twice (with a master carpenter the second time) and decided to put in an offer with some included contingencies.

Someone familiar with your business should be able to tour an apartment they've never been to and say, "I wonder if that is one of Jacob's properties.

even if it's a couple hours, this will allow you to build your network, go to REIA meetings in person, meet agents, tour properties, etc.

When scouting for potential properties, I always come prepared with a branded folder during tours.

Additionally, with rent by room, sometimes it is all about fit, and you can't screen for fit really since every prospective tenant will tell you what you want to hear when you meet them for a showing or property tour, and they might pass all your background, credit and income requirements.