The key is the equity position and the amount you personally are willing to "put at risk".

One of the keys to success in this business is always giving a seller multiple offers.

Step 1 is to lose that caps lock key.

The key to networking here is putting yourself out there.

I'm sure you know the key to making money in real estate is having motivated sellers that are ready and willing to hear what you have to say.

When you, as a potential tenant, contact them, you find out they are in Africa, and have the keys.

I live in a college town so quite a few landlords esp prop mgt companies will rent a unit almost a year in advance requiring the deposit at signing and first and last months rent before the keys change hands.

Daniel Kansas There are companies that do this and do the mailers for you turn-key.

Anyway they have a set of 4 deadbolts and locking handles keyed alike for $12.50 a set!

One of the many keys to success in REI is networking and building a team of people that you trust.