Also, you should start building relationships with local banks, staying away from large national banks, and try to inquire exactly what you need to get the ball rolling and ask them any specific questions you may have in regards to financing for real estate investing.  

I'm past the studying part and don't want to get pitched anything from gurus, i'm ready to get the ball rolling. 

If only we had that crystal ball. :) 

It probably doesn't terribly need a paint job, but I'm considering having it painted so it looks nice for the new tenants.A couple of questions for this 1,860 sq ft house in Waco, Tx built in the last 1970s:- For this 3 bdrm / 2 bath house, what would a ball park cost be to have the whole things painted?

The ball is rolling now.

I'm looking to maybe partner up with him 50/50I'm listening to all the podcast and reading the blog post and reading books as much as possible but I want to get the ball rolling.

Who knew that it was a bad idea to try to flush golf balls, or wet-naps, or feminine products (right Sylvia?

Make sure that the 93 YO lady is represented by an attorney... you don't want to be low balling the elderly .. our comment  Overwhelm ( save that for later) infers a negative connotation and for that reason if was an investor it would be like Shark Tank   For that reason I am out !

If not, you have just done what nobody does (follow-up) and the broker will respect you for that and you will have separated yourself from all the other investors who drop the ball and don't follow-up.This sets the stage for your ultimate goal= "The Pocket Listing"If you need any help...

When I asked my magic eight ball the same question, its answer was: "It's all about capital structure and be ready to have multiple exit strategies"!