The big thing is to get started with a good, quality property.

@Dennis Boettjer The best way I have found to find quality operators is by joining a Community focused specifically on passive investing in syndications.  

Good quality of life, good potential for appreciation over time, and an area that is unlikely to lose its draw for young professionals and college students for future tenants.

The other qualities of being successful is just consistency, do it daily.  **** is hard, but that's the reason not everyone is successful. 

One thing I'd add is that backlink quality matters way more than quantity.

Much of this is loan underwriting and it can identify a quality note.Today, you should turn over any note you buy to a mortgage servicer, for about $300 +/- a year you'll avoid tons of regulatory issues, tax filings, notices required and collections with a performing note.

We loved providing quality housing to our tenants and they were fantastic.Cheers

They understand that there's value in what they provide, which is steady, documented income, minimal turnover, steady payment, quality references, no drama, and peace of mind.

For those willing to be open minded and do quality due diligence, there are great rewards to be had.Feel free to PM me for any serious debate(s), discussion or simply pointers :]

Realtors see Wholesalers as doing a disservice to Seller and Buyer, hence they don't like them.The quality of the Realtor and Wholesaler really matter.