. - finding the right list, sorting it adequately, sending out the right message and handling the responses as they come in).Learn how to do proper due diligence (figure out all the relevant details about each property, learn how to establish a ballpark value for each parcel and make appropriate offers that will actually allow you to make money in the end).Learn how to list and sell properties (understand where to list them, how to attract the most attention, how to offer a value proposition that buyers actually want, all while acknowledging that some properties will inherently sell a lot faster than others... and this is okay).There's a lot more to be said about the process as a whole - but this is the "10,000 foot high" overview of what you'd need to figure out in order to operate a feasible land investing business. 

Stay away from the “guru” sales-pitch events - they rarely increase your investment knowledge, they merely empty your wallet!

A lot.B) if buyer does renovations this would bring the rents up to $5000C) projected yearly appreciation for this area is 7% so it's like $47K extra equity (profit)And it's not that hard to qualify for FHA assuming that renting one of the units will add minimum $2000/month as your qualifying income.I would consider this a very attractive deal for decent up and coming area of Los Angeles.I usually can find for my clients 2-3 interesting properties a month.

Trampolines or other play equipment that could be seen as an "attractive nuisance".5.

With the development of a new internationally acclaimed hospital, world renowned golf courses and hotels such as Montage, Ritz Carlton Reserve and The Thompson; Cabo San Lucas is attracting more interest than it's had in a long time.  

You see a lot of them talking about properties they own in their own name and how many more mortgages they can('t) get, about how they're running short of money rather than learning how to build their business entity structure, and how to attract private lenders - folks looking to rescue their retirement accounts before Wall Street goes into free fall once again.Can you support yourself while you learn about business and real estate investing?

I am curious how far out can the property be from campus and still attract that market?

The rents are increasing but at a slower pace than prices are increasing which means the yields on those rental properties are coming down and not as attractive in a market like Sacramento," says Blomquist..........................Now, here is a prime example of someone who doesn't understand California real estate.And here's why:Real estate investing really all boils down to 2 key metrics: Cash Flow and Appreciation.When most investors think real estate investing, they think cash flow.

A property attracts tenants, there's nothing you can do to attract the tenants you want. 4.

If you incorporate some of the suggestions this thread has already attracted I am confident you can make great improvements.