The next ones will be much faster after youve learned.

Congrats on being smart enough to walk away from the deal and putting it down as a learning experience.

Here are a few reasons I want to move into this industry: I love property (and would love to own it around the world), I enjoy spending time with family and traveling, I want a more flexible life down the line so I can spend more time doing the things which are important to me.I am looking for someone in the UK or European market and would like to have a stimulating conversation with you to learn more, and I would love to offer my time and energy to help you towards your business.

Learn by reading books and watching BP / similar videos4.

Buy Scott Jelinek book or audio on Amazon and learn about Slow Flipping.

The numbers may look great on paper, but if there could be a larger threat to your safety than you bargained for, websites like neighborhoodscout.com can help you navigate that dynamic before learning the hard way!

I agree with that statement.If one learns through due diligence that a property has been renovated to a high level it's fairly irrelevant whom did said renovation.

I'm new to learning about real estate and investing, but I'm completely captivated by all the information I've found, so far.

Now, here's one important point I've learned over the past 7 years - never do business with ONLY  one bank (unless you are only buying a property or less per year) - you never know when the bank will lose their appetite for cash out refinancing or construction loans. 

I have learned to engage the community development office in the towns that I am investing in.