I am glad I have finally become more interactive within the community. 

I am going by the advice of the Long Distance Real Estate Investing book and will attempt to get a contractor that lets me purchase all the materials.

I’m 37...I’ve read all the books...watched all the videos...and now I’m ready to take actionable steps toward securing my future though REI.

Secondly when you're not working 2-4 open houses a weekend (yes that's a must when getting started) and having the 30-60 minute coffee appointment, focus on establishing accountability partners (brokers who have also started recently or in a similar groove as you), listen to podcasts or read books, and work establishing good habits early and developing a good mindset. 

I did just went to the property yesterday and finally got to see it in person.

Then they only need 7 days for an appraisal and final approval of the loan applied to the selected property.Some other approaches that we have had success with is Driving for Dollars, seeking out as-is properties, and properties that have been on the market for 30 days or more.

I don't need to hit a home run.I've heard that @JoeFairless talks about partnering with a PM company in his new book, but I haven't had the chance to read it yet.

Hi BP,I have been following the podcast for a while now, reading books, informing myself.

Additionally, buy the book called Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It by Chris Voss.

I would stare at house plan books for hours on end as a child, before creating my own floor plans.