Most other successful buyers develop an expertise in a certain state and focus their energies accordingly. 

They love RE and/or have a lot of energy. 3) Full time intenders - these people have other work now, but want to make a full time career in RE.  

The two doors are installed already and I'm insulating the attic in two weeks to save a ton of energy this winter.

You need a positive outlet. everyone needs a positive outlet to channel all of the negative energy and release it.

I think that stuff has more to do with the marketing side of someone selling their programs, showing they have you covered from all angles and what they provide is bullet proof.

Certain alternate energy components, they qualify for a shortened depreciation period.In any case, by shifting the heating costs, you've increased the value of your asset pretty dramatically.From  bizfilings.com/toolkit/sbg/tax-info/fed-taxes/cost-of-capital-assets-not-deductible-expense.aspxBeware: Buildings Are Actually Multiple Units of PropertyIf you own a building, you already are aware that there are numerous systems within that building, such as the plumbing system and the heating system.

Like yourself Ibrahim, Steve and Lester, I'm focusing my energy in areas like Newark, Irvington, Orange, East Orange to name a few.

Based on your comments, I may just have to bite the bullet and go through a LMO to do seller financing...  

I always feel like buying a property is like having a baby - we spend so much energy and research on having a good delivery (buying a property) and don't get prepared for the event immediately following, taking care of a baby (tenant).  

However, if you want to use your time/energy as an opportunity to change someone's life or make a considerable impact in your community by taking on what others might turn away, there is plenty of reward beyond business benefits.