Most of these 'deals' are simply people or realtors just hoping that their lender will approve your offer.

My question(s): Should I simply allow the seller to market/show the home to my buyer and never be there?

I simply have an OPTION to buy the property.

You could accomplish your goal faster by simply borrowing the money for the rentals.

I have helped and mentored several new investors simply because they asked and showed enthusiasm for the business.

The property simply must cash flow positive.

The 50% rule is simply based on averages.

I'm considering quitting my day job and going to school to get my real estate license.Income isn't an issue,I simply would like to have all the education and experience I am able before I jump into something like this.I have no exp. with real estate technically other than buying my own home,which was a new home and paid for pretty much with cash.If i'm able to comfortably do it,would you oldtimers suggest I switch my day job and work at becoming a realtor simply to get more acquianted with real estate?

He said his father said when I had all my stuff together he would bring my plumbing connections and finish up.. heh..When I had all the stuff here at the house..hmm.. so I called the son who I didn't want involved but dad's phone doesn't even offer voice mail..I simply said if his dad had any b@@@s I wouldn't be calling him.. but to relay that unless he gets my plumbing connections and thermostat to the house finds a way to get the stove, Micro and DW the next day I was going to file a fraud report, hire an electrician and plumber and then go to sma;ll claims court to have him pay back what he stole and for the costs of the people I had to hire for the work he didn't do not to mention the distress he caused me and my poor family who wonder why I am about to kick the dog.. who did he think would win.Anyway I know I ...good luck right?

I know we can simply go to white pages and do the reverse lookup individually, but that can take days if you have a large list.