This thread should give you some help:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/67/topics/78889-smoker-rehab-keys-to-success-with-tobacco-smoke--before-after-pics

I've read that something in your hand like a knife or keys isn't great defense as they have to get close enough to touch you, but at least you have something that way.

The number of uninusured nd minimum limit drivers on the road is much higher than most realize.

Just to add, remember, the seller's "cash cow" is not necessarily your cash cow, follow the above and determine your deal.I'd watch any turn key deal closely, qualify the tenant yourself from what you can get and an estoppel letter.

The keys are consistency, tracking results, and tweaking for improved results.

If just one, you're a transactional broker, not a leasing agent, and you can't advise on either side, you simply facilitate the deal, brokers have ethical issues with this in putting someone in an installment contract and not being able to advise and additional liability.If someone puts a chunck down for an option and they can't get financing, say at the end of 2 years due to problems that should have been avoided, the broker becomes an easy target as well as the agent.I like options, the key to doing them successfully is knowing how to get the buyer financed at the end, not just putting them in a house, the deal is not done until title changes hands.

I have two key people that do 90% of the work in my business.....a really good Realtor....and the worlds BEST contractor!

Sometimes listed properties are "listed and sold simultaneously" The property is listed with an agent it is sold with a few phone calls to key buyers.

The key is to talk to the park manager and convince them that you will take their junk and make it produce lot rent.

Welcome to BP Nation Jason.Your question is difficult for me to answer simply because it is hard to say when the official day was that I started looking for a deal, but dont be surpirsed if it can take you a week, 6 weeks, or 6 months.The key is that you get educated, then apply that education without letting fear stop you.