Raking up points on any site will not by the virtue of it get you more business however the more active you are at learning the the more successful you can become.I am new to this site however other sites of similar nature have helped me both through knowledge and through connections.My thoughts on real estate investing are simple.On your own you can do OK, with a partner you can do GOOD but with a network you will do GREAT!

His approach is to use natural gas for cars and wind for electricity.

Everyone sucks at something. 50% of a real estate transaction is dealing with paperwork- and many "natural-born" salespeople suck at paperwork!

All we asked him to do was repair, re-sheet rock, repaint, and lay new flooring.  

Meanwhile the house has naturally appreciated about 50k not counting my improvements. 

@Nik MoushonYou are a rock star!

Not a mom & pop but a big time company with professional ads, marketing, administrative staff etc....Let them handle all the nonsense and churn that is natural in the construction trades. 

Hello Everyone,I'm a long established Energy Management broker representing many landlords and businesses through guaranteed Electric and Natural Gas contracts along wth reduction plans.

It's all about comfort level.That being said, you will naturally feel hesitant, scared, discouraged, angry, happy, etc throughout your investing time.  

Alway get an insurance policy right after you close on a new property that will protect if there is a non-natural loss.