The reality is problems can be  somewhat random.

If that one investor is looking to pick up multiple deals, and you serve them well, not only can you build with them, they will recommend you to other investors... 

You can pick it up on this site or listen to either on Audible.

But as a newbie, the initial process of making a FAST, AGGRESSIVE all cash/ hard money offer to pick up a property is just more intimidating.  

Unfortunately it does have a negative connotation in folks minds which I had at first initially.To the original poster Jason - I will tell you this - do your homework when you pick a facility for your MIL - the big/flashy do not always give the best care - you can have all the amenities in the world but if you do not have happy staff, good management on site, and a host of other things in order your MIL will not receive the care she needs. 

Julius seems good if you want to pick up a single scratch and dent appliance, but felt sketchy and had delivery charges. 

The one main piece of advice that I’ve gotten from the chapters is to pick a niche and master it then move to another.

Since he at the time had less then a month and half we said we will pick up a check when you get a new account setup instead of doing online payment for that short period.

Pay a little more for more reputable contractors who will do ALL the work including picking up materials.

I'd personally never invest in real estate for a 10% return knowing that this is the long term average return of the stock market, which is less risky much more liquid and has more potential upside if you pick stocks yourself.As for the political, criminal and economical state of these countries, it's much better than you think.