So go work for a car dealer.. they hire anyone.. they pay usually 2k or better a month to start so your at least eating.. and they are VERY Good at teaching you closing techniques.. which is what you need if your going to be a successful wheeler dealer in real estate.Buying rental props once your going you don't necessary need those skills.. but they come into play even negotiating on your buys and sells.

I teach new students as I coach them, how to do this technique.

Would all of his techniques still make sense in 10 years? 

There is a technique we’re partners or an individual acting as multiple people get together and throw numerous offers at one seller hoping that the multiple low offers will have the seller come off his numbers and choose one of the offers on the table which could all even be one person.If you know your numbers are correct stick it out.

I'm still in beta and am redoing this exercise now as a retiree.A couple of techniques I used back then: Tony Robbins sold the cassette tapes Unlimited Power that helped me identify and prioritize my short, medium, and long term goals.

I've been reading High Permormance Habits and Think and Grow Rich and it seems that if you master the techniques in these books it opens up a world of opportunities.

Do you network with fellow property managers and regularly attend continuing education classes to stay up to date on the latest techniques, technology and products available?

@Adrian Tilley Thanks, yeah, I am just trying to know the best techniques for navigating the tax system to give myself as little liability as possible in the future.

I might have to give it a shot :-).There are some other techniques...that probably are not as common lately such as software that shows properties that are behind on taxes or mortgage payments, those are usually good owners to contact if possible, this is my plan when the market slows down again.I am surprised no one mentioned banking relationships, I was working with a group that bought 700 units this way.  

What techniques are out there to get funding for a new property besides waiting and saving up my current rental income and income from my job??