Become an expert on multiple strategies and all the nuances. 

Good job on learning from the experts!

The financing programs we offer were developed by one of our leaders and her relationship with our credit expert - his partner in a previous funding program died suddenly; so he took it over and made it even better.

For purchase prices and average rents you might find this site useful: idealista.comThere are some tax deductions and government subsidies for rentals, recently they started a tax break if you rent to people 18-30 yrs, there are others but I'm not an expert on Spanish taxes... 

Now though, you can have a house that looks totally updated, has a fantastic new kitchen with granite, has a brand-new bathroom, has new hardwood floors and high grade trim, and the buyers will jump all over itThen along comes the so-called experts, with their 1972 pocket protectors and arrogant egos, and tell you that none of that has anything to do with value.

@Kurt KlineSorry about that then, but I am not an expert on 401K/IRA investing.I would say a regular savings account would be good.

:DIf you are still passionate, use your reading and listening to become an expert. 

They must be able to produce a comprehensive material & labor breakdown for each item.Use a credible space not just anyone.I assure you based on experience and being an expert in this space, you need to really get a good reference and verify credibility of capacity.

Just focus on a few areas and become an expert in those areas of your market.

They are the experts at answering all those questions.