go to any realtor and they have access to a list of what sold, what is on the market and the key stat I can not get on my own, how long each property and each rental is on the market.that is why I am an investor but I use a realtor.what city and state is the property?

I'm guessing that education will be the key.

The key is not how old you are or how many kids you have.

The same reason Biggerpockets.com is a good place to join.Knowledge is key to this game.

Most people get worried about the closing just because they don't understand how it works, but it really is a simple process.The key is to find a title company or closing attorney that is investor friendly.

and i founded a Corporation to handle our other business, i've written a formal business plan - 14 pages long - not an easy task, and i've taken on one key investor/business partner.not in ONE MILLION YEARS did i ever think i could do all this.

The key is that you do no work and still get paid.

The whole concept of networking is key and coming across as a confident and able investor is part of the package we bring to the table.

The key is finding someone successful willing to mentor/broker you after the classes.

All responses are great and have nothing to add with an exception of one thing:In the future, do videotaping the premises prior to moving in and just after moving out (before leaving key to the landlord or countertop).I, as a landlord, videotape everything before tenant moves in (with new tenants on tape) and after they move out.How everything do I mean?