a few other things I've pushed myself to do over the last few years:3) walk across glowing, hot coals4) break a brick bare-handed5) lie on a bed of nails6) break a beer bottle bare-handed7) execute a full side split between chairs (like Van Damme)and numerous other lesser "victories!"

Anyone chime in and recommend a reasonable printer that does this without costing and arm and a leg?

Don't buy trashy properties in suspect areas from afar thinking you can turn it around easy and make a big payday.That is frequently how many lose their shirt and go back to investing where they live with their tails between their legs.

Think of real estate investment as a 4 legged stool with returns coming from 1. cash flow, 2. appreciation, 3. equity through mortgage paydown and 4. tax benefits.

Lower prices, make it easier for new investors to get their feet wet without having to give up an arm and a leg.

If she's willing to do a little leg work she can consider buying a turn-key single family property.

I would start calling all banks and credit unions within 1 hour drive of the property or you could find a broker that will do the leg work for you.

Why would an agent want to waste their time, to do all the leg work for someone who is just going to offer unrealistic prices in what is still a sellers market in most price ranges with a list to sale price ratio of over 95%.

He advertised that he would do the leg work to find a sweet deal and his target area is in the area I  currently invest in.

., and hopefully close with 180 days after COE of down-leg.