You need a lot of horsepower (aka time, patience and dollars) to out-perform these folks.

Yes there is no such thing as a Realtors license and when I was an active Realtor I quit using the term because it had no real value, it had become a generic term like Kleenex, which is used by most people for any brand of tissue. 

I'm a brand new investor with no experience under my belt, though I've been studying real estate investing (hardcore) for the last year.Situation: I am looking at a property in Springfield, Missouri that is owned by a friend of a friend.  

I'm brand new to real estate investing, so I would so much value the experience and mentorship that BP members are willing to share.Thanks,Lisa

http://www.wcequitygroup.com/properties/4577620045Cost Analysis Performed as Rental PropertyIn:Rent - $11,100.00Out:(Annual) Estimated Taxes - $500.00(Annual) Estimated Insurance - $850.00(Annual) Property Management (Optional) - $888.00(Annual) Estimated Utilities/Lawn/Misc -$555.00Total Costs - $2,793.00Net:$8,307.00Earn:Total yearly net equates to -$8,307.00Total monthly gross equates to - $925.00

I love Florida and would like to hold more performing investments there.

Ie, most residences have a no-business clause in the lease, yet most people nowadays perform some degree of their work nevertheless in the comfort of their home.

Welcome to BiggerPockets man, I'm brand new to REI like you are and BP has been a huge help in getting me motivated to start investing. 

I'm brand new to the real estate scene and am about to close on my first deal!

It's at walking distance from the University and a brand new hospital that will also serve to educate the new doctors.