I'm just grateful to have come across this fantastic forum and appreciate the advice given so freely from so many wonderful people in the business.I look forward to a long relationship with all of you on here, and hope to discover a few around in my area.

I'm wanting to get started in REI and have been studying as much as I can and trying to learn as much as I can .

Then, do a lot of studying before you buy anything else.Unfortunately, the vast majority of newbies do exactly what you did (pay basically retail) and then fail in a relatively short period of time.

For me, I have discovered about myself that MY life is supposed to be alife of struggle.. right... huh?

We've been studying up a bit these past few months, and I hope to have the property purchased by the time college starts for him, and before I deploy once more...Here's hoping!

When rehabbing a commercial property, one needs to do some of the things already mentioned in addition to studying the house pricing trends, rent levels and prepare a cost/income estimate.The rule of thumb I suggest my client's use---for every $1000 invested in improvements should increase your net operating income of at least $200 per annum or a 20% return on capital.

I agree, but ultimately the best investors(not necessarily the good ones)[/i] are the best psychologists, they study human nature and social interactions and after they are done looking at your shoes......they'll look in your eyes and either feel confidence or trepidation......they can basically smell fear and treachery.....So, if you are going to present a deal to and investor...whether is a private, institutional, etc.......make sure you ask yourself the ultimate question...."

To get my feet wet,I am taking about 6 month to a year to study, research.My goal is to buy property for rental income cash flow.

I have photo's and market study available upon request.

always on time, I am new, and studying everything I can get my hands.