I would also say don't wait too long to get in the game.

I have enough skin in the game that I know I will lose my money if I don't follow through on our agreement = I am motivated.As a lendor - "CYA" would be my policy.

You should start by selecting a neighborhood you want to be investing in, then learn everything about it.

Will,I am seeing lots of games being played by the agents that "represent" the banksI am looking foreward to seeing them on the other side of the cycle.

Let us know the results of your LOI offer and if the seller counters or not.NEVER let the seller simply state to you, "make a new offer/LOI and resubmit" Tell them, "please send me a written counter offer"Sellers telling you to resubmit a btter offer are playing the game with you, turn it around and don't them them win that game.

I see more Astro games so I have no choice.

Who did you select to be your transaction reviewer? 

Sure, turnover and holding costs are ROI killers, but real estate is a long game. 

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@Omar Khan Thanks for the insight, it is becoming somewhat of a waiting game in many people’s eyes I feel.