According to the previous landscapers the property has too much shade to grow grass with any frequency and one landscaper refused to do a bi monthly service contract because he would be taking my money unnecessarily.3) no pictures to verify work.

Each of them focused on different market(s), varying neighborhood demographics, and with slightly different investment philosophies.Without getting into a lengthy step-by-step explanation, my suggestion to help point you in the right direction is to focus on markets with a stable housing market, and a growing (or stable) local economy.Once you've identified the best market for you and your investment goals, then select neighborhood and property combinations that make the most sense.

Houma is #104 on the Forbes list for "Best Small Places for Business and Careers" and #23 for "Job Growth" It is close enough to New Orleans that I can still benefit from that area as well ranked #29 on the Forbes list for "Best places for Business and Careers" and was Forbes's 2012 fastest growing city.Not the best numbers but good enough that thinking about getting into real estate investing in the area just made sense.

Hello All,Been a member for almost a year, have read for countless hours, here at BP and also in my ever-growing RE library!

I am fairly new to BP and am so excited to have found a community to grow with as we consider delving further into this type of investment.

Definitely jump in, ask questions any time, send colleague requests, and start to grow through the relationships you'll build!

Another thing that BLOWS MY MIND is some of testimonials presented on the Equity Trust site: “In 2003 I invested my $5,500 Roth IRA in a couple of real estate options and was able to grow it to $55,000 by 2004.

The Realtors in my office that seem to have taken off the best and fastest have had some training and coaching.

I like the idea of flipping and holding properties, I think that is a balanced way to grow capital and build a portfolio over the long haul, that is exactly what we are doing.See you around the site!

I really believe that those who engage the most in the forums tend to grow the fastest.