@Duncan Taylor Just as I was preparing to post my hunt for a mentor I saw your post.

I believe he said the CD's would prepare you for either broker or salesperson exam, so it will help you.

You have to be prepared to learn and screen out tenants and that only comes with experience.

This takes some preparation and research, as well as a built up self-confidence, in order to achieve the desired result.

Before I call I take the time to look at their property online and learn what I can about the house; I start a property info form on the house and then I call, prepared and ready to deal, knowing that I will have to listen to their story if I want them to hear mine.

You do need a good accountant, I suggest a degreed accountant not a tax preparer bookkeeper type unless the specialize in construction and RE.

College wouldn't prepare you for what it sounds like your passionate with - in my opinion.

Preparing for taxes this year. 2013 was my first time to wholesale part time + my day job.

Is this something that you would be prepared to move into and self manage?

Your title company should give you a good faith estimate; title insurance, pro-rated taxes, transfer taxes, deed preparation, recording fees, notary fees, junk fees, if a mortgage is involved it will add to the expense.