A lot of agents in my office are very hungry and would love a client like you if they know you're serious and committed to them.

Everything seems very learnable to me although the fear is that I commit time to learning how to do this then there are just no deals.

I am commited to the point of being okay with paying the taxes and early withdrawl penalty if necessary...

Make sure he has a clean title, and can pay off any mtg. before you commit yourself for a long time.

Marv Rousselow appreciate the incite I've been looking into mentors for specifics on the subject, but haven't committed to anyone yet as I don't want to get in a habit of paying a "guru" tons of money for something that may or may not come to fruition.

Guys, I am not sure where the notion of 500 hours/year management time commitment for 20 rentals comes from.

I caution you to maybe edit your hours committed as the IRS might not appreciate that when they see your statement up close.

But from the forums I have read, buyers generally won't commit unless you have a deal to present.

This type of set-up was the most common way of committing mortgage fraud for several years and the banks are on the look out for it, which makes it hard to do, even if you are legit.

It's important to remember that, like all relationships, developing trust is a commitment that takes time for you to prove yourself to the other person.