I don't know" just screams rank amateur."

I have many hobbies in which I don't mind being an amateur.

Let's just say anyone that is seriously considering this deal is going to want serious answers..I'm an amateur note guy, but for starters, I'd want to know the collateral so I could check comps, the condition of the property, the borrower, how well he/she has handled the payment in the past, what downpayment amount, borrower credit score, etc..

Now I would say being a beginner, amateur, or pro is relativity to that persons end goal.

However, they will put a boot in your ars if they judge you to be an amateur.  

Unfortunately in many of my auctions I run into amateur bidders that bid the properties up to the same price they'd sell for if they were on MLS taking away any benefit from my informed gamble so I let those pass.

If you're looking on line like on Craigslist, you're looking for amateur landlords: no websites or company names Acme Rental Co, poor photos, lack of important photos like kitchens and baths, poorly written descriptions.2.

Yet, if I may play amateur psychologist.

I am also putting rough numbers together and refining as I gather more information.I really am not trying to sound like an amateur about this.

He had advised me to stay away (amateur investor I am) saying there was just too much turmoil currently and really it could go either way.