But real estate is a relationship business, so unless you want to make unnecessary enemies (and local RE agents are very quick to make enemies), just learn the rules of the game and keep playing it.Btw...

So, you really need to know your numbers with each project.It's a numbers game.

Some people just make a bad decision once in their life and then they are labeled and treated like they will forever be the scum of the earth.Just do a search for a list of felonies:Issuing a false certificate 175.40Sports bribe receiving 180.45Tampering with a sports contest in the first degree 180.51Rent gouging in the first degree 180.57Unlawful possession of a skimmer device in the first degree 190.86Promoting gambling in the first degree 225.10Possession of gambling records in the first degree 225.20Gaming fraud in the first degree 225.60Possession of unlawful gaming property in the second degree 225.75Use of unlawful gaming property 225.85Obscenity in the second degree 235.06Eavesdropping 250.05

In my market, agents use software programs that let them write offers online and then they can have their clients sign them electronically (using two programs, Zipforms & DocuSign).

Doing it as a owner-builder gave plenty of practical experience in managing a non-trivial construction process.Last year, we acquired one more condo in the neighborhood and have been gaining experience with land-lording as well.My background is in Computer Science and have been working full time as Software Engineer for about 20 years.I am interested in networking with fellow investors/tradesmen, especially who are active in our area (Culver City/West Los Angeles).Thanks and wish you all a very happy new year.Coty

If you're new to the game, the book should be your bible!

I wanted to get in the game, I would sacrifice anything to succeed.

Who any veteran Investors suggest this to newbies as a way to stay in the game?

New to the Landlording game.

There are other strategies which require no money out of pocket but typically a beginning flipper is going to need some available money at hand to get into the game or even to put you in position to use those strategies.