Networking on/offline Craigslist For rent signs Landlord briefings Landlord associations Casual conversations with rehabbers i see on the street Using all avenues collectively will give you a stronger and effective buyers list.

It was enough to get me headed the right way and many other well known investors on here that are giving back started where you and I did...here....asking simple questions.Also, some mentors may be willing to help if you guys split profits on your first couple deals.

They may be getting a lot of bogus pre-approval letters that some loan officer just types up on company letter head which is basically as good as toilet paper.

On the other hand, how muchmoney/time/effort does it take to deal with any legal matters associated with having lease contract drawn up, screening tenants, etc?

I'll state what James said with more insight perhaps....If you call your assessment or your analysis an "appraisal" that's heading toward fraud.

Could I also deduct costs associated with repairs?

Hey Marvin Cuffee , Looks like you are heading in the right direction.

I have sold some properties on websites run by individual local RealEstate Investors Associations.

Do NOT get in over your head, start small, take baby steps, learn the business before you start risking more then you have to lose.Let me know if you need help, I dont charge haha.

One of that is forwarded to me by a friend which seem to be produced by Florida Realtor Association based on the heading on it.