A big thing that will help you become successful is consistency and persistence. 2 Qualities I rarely see in younger people.

:D).I plan on attending law school (not sure yet of specialization, but I will be pursuing something in financials: tax, capital markets, investment banking, REITs, etc) beginning 2014, and consequently, have a "gap year" to build experience (any productive kind) and possibly earn some modest cash to put towards (near)-future investments.

You should be able to approach almost any lender that works in your product type an in your area and obtain a cash out refinance, especially if you request at a low LTV.

Don't believe any ads or claims for enzyme products, etc.

I'm buying a foreclosure for $84K, ARV should be $125-$130K based on comps, maybe a little higher based on quality and condition. 3/2.5/2 1720 Sq Ft, 1988 construction.The loan package consists of a 6 month IO construction/rehab loan where they will loan me 75% of estimated ARV now, then refi into a 30 yr fixed when work is complete.The ARV is determined by the appraiser based on comps and based on a list of improvements that I intend to make.

She is inexperienced with investment properties, but I nonetheless chose to trust her over trusting someone of whom I no prior knowledge.For these reasons, I will continue to buy in Springfield until:1) the market of viable multi-families is tapped out (which shouldn't take long), or2) I learn enough to feel confident investing in other markets with the help of other professionals.I am very interested in hearing what advice you have to offer to a noob in my situation, getting recommendations of quality turn-key services providers in other markets, and in connecting with other people who can help me in Illinois (a finance person comes to mind first).Thanks, BP!

- When they try to sell an informational product of any kind?

For one house (presumably in good condition, in a solid area, with good-quality tenants), are you sure you need to pay a PM for anything other than the initial tenant placement?

THAT is your best product to sell.Marketing - ProspectingA.

In true BP culture, this group will not bring in any "gurus" or someone who will sell information products.