When they gained 5 pounds during the day but lost it overnight, they will be the first to tell you"I lost 5 pounds since yesterday...."

It will familiarize you with the basic terminology and benefits.

The more experience earned, you gain insight into comparables, learn neighborhoods, get better and better in determining a real deal from a stinker.Sounds like you earned a little break now!

I am using the tax benefit along with the principal pay down and appreciation to offset.

Half would be business, other half the primary benefit.

Either way, with rent and price appreciation, tax benefits, holding long term is a net worth exploder.

Its a very poor situation for the original owner to be on the mortgage for years and years without the benefits of ownership and the control.  

Use tax benefits like depreciation, repair deductions, and tax-free refinance proceeds to offset income, and consider an LLC for liability protection.

But then you have the benefits of using it yourself, plus you'll build equity if you choose the right property.

I also appreciate the emphasis on repetition—being top-of-mind, seen as an expert, and gaining trust is key in this business.I will be implementing this strategy, starting with building out my Excel list and then start making those 5-10 daily calls.