Well, what do you know...they accepted my offer.So now the 10 day due diligence period begin and I have A TON of work.All the city liens and fines and violations need to be thoroughly researched.Property currently has no power no water I am trying to figure out how to get it properly inspected.I had planned on taking the rest of the week off for spring break and this call from the agent through everything into chaos!

It can send a powerful message when dealing with those people who are trying to determine if they should be attempting to take advantage of you or not...

We had an air powered tool to help take the shingles off but, it weighs about 75 pounds and you get tired pretty quick holding it up and it vibrating you to death.

I understand that salesmanship is a powerful skill in order to be successful in real estate.

I also want to build my power team.

At the end of the day, real estate investing is the vehicle I hope to obtain freedom from a job, not to have an additional job.

Power company cut the power at the pole for non-payment/theft of power.

I am - specifically - in the greater Sacramento area and would love for at least one branch to be local but willing to interview others.I've wanted to do this for over a month now and I've finally got the brain power to take this on.HUGE Thank You to @Jimmy Moncreif for his absolutely outstanding BP Podcast (#055).Appreciate the recommendations folks!

This translates to higher cap rates and provides us with more earning power per dollar invested.

With self-directed IRA or 401k, you have the freedom in invest as you wish (virtually anything, including real estate, precious metals, tax-liens, private business, mortgage notes, etc. the list is endless).Hope this helps.