Hope I can post my success story in the near future as well.

What are the other things to do, or steps to take to set yourself up for success and make sure you have a true understanding of the market.FYI: I'm probably going to start wholsaling first because of my limited capital.

Back in 2005 I invested in real estate to not much success.

@Daniel Ramirez Spending quality time in finding the right GC is probably the most important step in managing a Flip without doing the work yourself, so I commend you for taking the time to ask for opinions on how to vet one properly.Having just found a GC that I like and who is honest, I'll describe the process of how I selected him.First, I did research to determine whether or not his business is successful.

Thanks for the kind words.I have found that doing exactly the opposite of what most people are doing can often be better than competing against the masses who utilize that one single strategy.I don't doubt they are probably successful, I don't doubt that at all.

Not only was it a great opportunity to meet with so many other like-minded people, but an excellent chance to hear some really useful information from the keynote speakers who are obviously very experienced and quite successful in their field of endeavor.

I would love to learn from and/or help a successful investor in the area!

I have experience with commercial multi-family and there is no way you will learn a fraction of what you need to know to get into the business successfully.

It's okay to be different.A couple examples:1) If everyone is going after Pre-Foreclosure Lists, or Probate leads, maybe you should attack Tax Delinquent Lists.2) If everyone else is contacting by direct mail, maybe you could get actually call, or knock doors.DARE TO BE DIFFERENT (you might fine that a niche acquisition strategy will serve you best).We wish you the best of success,Reach out if you have any questions,ADAM ADAMS

.  :-)Continued success!