I patiently waited, and when I finally purchased my first four unit in Lyons, IL, it was a home run. 

When calculating the patient's eligibility for medical assistance, they included the worth of the home and the patient was forced to pay more out of pocket each month.I offer some advice from my personal life - don't put this off.

I will definitely stay patient in the search for property #2 when the time comes.

I want to encourage you to BE PATIENT DURING YOUR SEARCH. 

With that being said, I think this is a great lesson as a new investor to learn the value of staying patient and waiting for the right time.

I waived late fees and was patient and things worked out but it was hard.

I could be patient and wait to find a deal not unlike how this one first began.For instance, she bought the property at auction for 80K.

You may think that property prices are appreciating and you are losing time but be patient to buy in.Turnkey is not the only game in town, you can buy off market , wholesale deals etc. 

Screening makes or breaks it, so be patient, careful and do all the due diligence needed with checking people's references and employers.   

There are great tenants out there- as a landlord you have to be patient and screen properly.