I haven’t actually started trying to make deals yet, I want to make sure I’m educated enough in the risks/technical business aspects first.From reading a previous post, I have learned that it’s best to accumulate a buyers list first, and no what they are looking for before talking to sellers.My question is, how do I accumulate a list of genuine buys?

I offered free guidance using "Best Practices" for each aspect of creative investing.

I will start searching on that aspect.

The only way to really avoid the risk of an upcoming downturn is to wait to purchase property and try to time the low end of the next cycle, which carries risk of its own.However, one aspect of this debate that isn't touched on is the impact of interest rate changes.

I enjoy every other aspect. 

Armed with the right knowledge and understanding, high cost markets become gold mines for the investor savvy individuals - this is anyone and everyone who is willing to put themselves out there to learn and network - thereby mitigating the mental and emotional aspects these unique markets tend to bring out in otherwise uninformed investors.

Do not forget to take into account space rent in your calculations, many people overlook this crucial aspect.

The best way to scale while continuing to work full-time is to outsource every aspect of the flipping business.

Speaker or Guru speaks for an hour or so on his or her way of investing so you an get an idea of how it all works  to see if it might be something for you - or maybe they guest as on the BP podcast  . . . all for free.Then they sell you to a training event that does not cost a whole heck of a lot to teach  your some key aspects of how they invest. 

Most don't have accounting features but Tenant Cloud probably leads the industry in that aspect, although I've heard similar issues with over-complication.What are the top 2-3 key features you need to help you become more successful?