I agree putting in the actual footwork is the best way to learn

I would like to know from other new investors what they did just starting out to make sure they were good to go and ready to pull the trigger on their first deal.and I'd like to know from experienced investors what they wish they would have done in the very beginning in regards to getting all the footwork done.

The family member does all the foot work of finding and application of new tenant and H takes care of repairs needed and picking up rent.Very down to earth.

He just covered the paperwork and we did all the finding and footwork.

Many people who have capital do not want to do the footwork to get involved in real estate investing but will consider using their capital to participate.

I took a wholesaling class not to long ago and it says to look in the computer at the court house, no cell phones but a lab top is okay. another note,I also looked online and have seen a few sites that charge for leads. 1 site offered 1250 leads $150 but a 12 month commitment....would it be better to do the foot work myself or shell out x amount of dollars?

Wells Fargo -> 4 investment + 1 home = 5B of A -> 4 investment + 1 home = 5Chase -> 4 total including home = 4Citi -> 10 including home (no 3 or 4-unit after 4th property)GMAC - fell asleep waitingUS Bank - fell asleep waitingSun Trust - fell asleep waitingProvident BB&TQuicken -> 4 inv + 1 home = 5Flagstar -> 10 including home (no 3 or 4-unit after 4th property)Actual Thread: http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/49/topics/56505-conventional-loans-for-properties-5-1-Hopefully that helps, and thanks to David Beard for doing the footwork!

Let your investors know that you have already done the footwork and that you have guys who are ready to move forward. 

I have done this footwork for over a year now... otherwise i wouldnt have responded.

A little footwork can be worth the savings, if you know what you're looking for.