I might be able to give you some more feedback with more details to go off of. 

He told me and I am sharing with you so this is clearly hearsay and I am sure I have left some details out so it is just an idea. 

Unfortunately they weren't the shining stars I was hoping for so I'm curious about a few items as I haven't been able to get any concrete answers from my research.1.

@Jessica Tomlinson  I've sent you a private message to get a little more detail. 

I am ramping up on this very quickly.Cultivate some private lenders (or hard money sources)Keep learning everything REIf you are a potential private lender or hard money lender I would love to talk to you as that is the next item on my checklist to figure out.

I am an international investor making my first investment in upstate NY.I need help from an accountant that is familiar with international investors.Happy to share additional details if required, let me know.Thanks!

I'm trying to get the details of the lawsuit to see if there's a chance the suit can come to me, but the landlord is dragging her feet and asking me to give her any support material I may have.

I would like to hear the details!

Judging from your posted image above, I might assume that you will have missed "a few" items.

.#5 Make Decisions Based on the NumbersYour real estate investing strategy should include the financial parameters by which you determine if a property is worth purchasing.Your strategy may include details about: Purchase price range.Investment cash needed for repairs and upgrades before leasing to tenants.Financing strategy for the short and long terms.Bargain purchase (the percent under fair market value a property must be purchased).Immediate value increase (the percent in increased value you expect after making initial repairs and upgrades).Geographic area.Net income.Cash flow.Net cap rate (annual net income/total value).When you find a potential investment property that fits within the guidelines of your real estate investment strategy, you can pull the trigger based on the numbers rather than emotions and personal preferences.#6 Don’t Buy from Unmotivated SellersMotivated sellers are usually willing to work with buyers, so focusing on finding motivated sellers can result in making great deals as a real estate investor.